CLARK, Raymond F. "Pete" 1927-2018

CLARK, WILLIER, ZEMPEL

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 12/5/2018 at 10:28:08

Raymond F. “Pete” Clark, 91, of Waterloo, died Monday, December 3, 2018, at Covenant Medical Center, In Waterloo, Iowa.

He was born October 28, 1927 in Waterloo the son of George and Neva Willier Clark.

Pete was a 1947 graduate of Waterloo East High School. He married Reta Zempel on March 13, 1954 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Raymond worked as a Conductor for the Illinois Central Railroad, retiring in 1986 after 38 years.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Waterloo and the V.F.W.

Survived by: his wife, Reta Clark of Waterloo; two daughters, Brenda (Eddie) Murray of Waterloo, Becky (Doug) Shimp of Washburn; one son, Brian (Kim) Clark of Marion; five grandchildren, Matthew (Emily) Clark, Craig (Mary) Shimp, Courtney Shimp, Brandon and Nicholas Murray; four great-grandchildren, Chelsea and Chloe Clark and Brody and Brynlee Shimp and his beloved dog, Rocky.

Preceded in death by: his parents; two brothers, Donald and Richard Clark and one sister, Mae Kelsey.

Pete loved his family unconditionally. He enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing and playing with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Service