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David Clark Obituary

David L. Clark

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - David was born in Hastings, NE, but spent most of his youth in Gordon, graduating from GHS in, 1965, BHSU in 1968, and then serving honorably, in the US Army. He managed hotels from CA to NY, leaving friends everywhere he lived. Those who loved and knew him, always found him ready for a challenge or adventure. He was an active participant in community/school events youth soccer and was always ready to get a line wet or play golf. He was happiest through the 19 years spent raising his family in Rapid City, SD. He lived in the Twin Cities the last 20 years of his life.

Missing him are wife, Carol; children: Ted (Kelly Vetter), Sara, (Jim Carrigan), Emily (Jason Gallus), Katie, (Luke Strehlow); grandchildren: Millie and Rogan Clark, Tyson Carrigan, Haley and Reagan Gallus and coming in October, Baby Strehlow.

David battled Parkinson's Disease for 20 years and tributes may be made to the Michael J. Fox or Parkinson's Foundations.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rapid City Journal on Mar. 16, 2022.

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Dennis Van Vactor

March 17, 2022

Dave and I played in a couple of bands together with our friends. Always was a good friend and cohort. My condolences to his family. His parents were also my good friends.

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