NATZKE, Clark David 1936-2005

NATZKE, SCHLENKER, BARLOW, WRIGHT, FRITZ, KALETHA

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 4/22/2013 at 23:25:48

[Waterloo Courier, Wednesday, April 6, 2005]

CEDAR FALLS - Clark David Natzke, 68, of Black River, Mich., formerly of Cedar Falls, died at home Monday, April 4, 2005.

He was born April 26, 1936, in Cedar Falls, son of Roland and Mae Natzke. He married Cathrine Schlenker.

Mr. Natzke served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a fire control technician aboard the submarine USS Pomadon, the SS 486. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa, and his graduate degree from Michigan State University. He taught and designed programs in electrical engineering technology at Jackson Community College, Kirtland Community College and Battle Creek Community College, for a total of 30 years.

Survivors include his wife; four daughters: Cheryl Natzke of Haslett, Mich., Melissa (Bruce) Natzke-Barlow of Portage, Mich., Laura Wright of Jackson, Mich., and Lezley Fritz of Fremont, Ohio; a son, Jeffry (Connie) of Howell, Mich.; six grandsons; a sister, Carol Kaletha of Michigan City, Ind.; and a brother, Kirk of Waterloo.

Memorial services: 3 p.m. April 16 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Harrisville, Mich., where friends may call for an hour before. Gilles Funeral Home, Lincoln, Mich., is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the church, 201 N. Second St., Harrisville, MI 48740.