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Richard Clark Obituary
He was born August 7, 1928, in Chicago, a son of Rex and Matilda Glad Clark.
He married the former Lucille G. "Lucy" Dirks Feb. 9, 1949, in Papineau. She survives in Donovan.
Mr. Clark served in the United States Navy. He worked as an agent and operator for New York Central, Penn Central, and Conrail Railroads. He was a member of the Donovan United Methodist Church, Iroquois County VFW Post 7450, Donovan American Legion Post 633, Sheldon Masonic Lodge #609, Watseka Royal Eastern Star Chapter 217, Knights of Phythians, York Rite of Kankakee Commandry, Iroquois County Shriners, Donovan Town Board, Donovan Lions Club, and was a 50 year member of the Donovan Fire Department. He enjoyed coin collecting, stamp collecting, crossword puzzles, camping and railroad memorabilia.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille G. "Lucy" Clark of Donovan; two sons, Lynne (Diane) Haste of Martinton, Robert E. (Marsha) Clark of Bloomington; one daughter, JoAnne (fiance Wayne Arseneau) Lareau of Beaverville; one sister, Norma Sennett of Conyers, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Haste, Michael (Rachel) Haste, Kay Lynn (Ted) Trilikis, Andrew Clark, Jason (Stacey) Lareau, Justin (Thersa) Lareau, and Jodi Lareau; eight great-grandchildren, Mariah Haste, Brianna Haste, Joshua Haste, Caleb Haste, Kimberly Lareau, Tabitha Lareau, Caleb Creek, and Josh Creek; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Marraine "Sis" LaSage; one brother, Robert E. Clark; one son-in-law, Jack Lareau; and one grandson, Dirk Francis Lareau.
Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Sunday at the Baier Funeral Home in Watseka and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Masonic Rites by the Sheldon Masonic Lodge 609 will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Donovan United Methodist Church in Donovan with Pastor Bobbi Schultz officiating.
Burial will be in Prairie Dell Cemetery in Iroquois with military graveside rites performed by the Donovan American Legion Post 633 and Iroquois County VFW Post 7450.
Memorials may be made to the Donovan United Methodist Church or the donors choice.
Please sign the guestbook at baierfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Richard Clark
Randy Smith
April 2, 2011
Dick was friend and good man, I really
enjoyed talking Railroad with him
Our condolences go out to his family
and may God give comfort in this time
of sorrow
Susan Temple-Wilson
March 29, 2011
May God comfort and give each and everyone of you strength. I haven't seen ya'll in along time,but I know he will be deeply missed. May god bless your family.
Bill & Bette Schoolman
March 29, 2011
Lucille & Family: WE were sorry to hear about Dick .. WE are remembering the wonderful guy he always was to us. And, also to my Grampa Cecil T. Woods. The railroad spike Dick made for Gramps 100th Birthday still is a part of 'things' we have stored away as some of our favorites. WE send our love to you and your family.
Dixie Lambert
March 25, 2011
Lucille, I've always remembered you and Dick quite fondly as he was dad's best friend. My condolences to you and your family.
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Carol Senesac
March 25, 2011
Lucille, I remember the time you, Dick, Norma and Jack and Dave and I all went to Indiana FVW for fish. What a night that was. Dick was such a card. Wish my parents, Ken & Elaine could be here for you. Our deepest Sympathies
Delores Lane
March 25, 2011
Jo Anne: I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in the many memories shared with your father. God Bless.
Rich Poucher
March 25, 2011
Rob, Marsha, Kathy and I are thinking of you.
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