CLARK, Richard J. 1946-2019

CLARK, RECK, VISSER

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 1/23/2019 at 11:11:02

Richard J. "Dick" Clark

U.S. VETERAN

Richard J. “Dick” Clark, 72 of LaPorte City, Iowa, died on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, Iowa.

He was born October 2, 1946, in Independence, Iowa, son of John and Elizabeth (Reck) Clark. He graduated from Jesup High School in 1964. He joined the United States Army, completed two tours in Vietnam and was Honorably discharged in 1973.

Dick married Ria Visser on January 7th, 1972 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in LaPorte City. He farmed with his dad and brother and more recently his son for many years near La Porte City.He was a member of the LaPorte City American Legion. Family, collecting farm implement toys and his grandchildren were a big part of his life.

Dick is survived by his wife Ria of LaPorte City; by three children: Michelle (Kevin) Keegan of LaPorte City; Kristie (Chad Weber) Clark of Brandon and Shane (Cathy) Clark of LaPorte City; by five grandchildren: Christian Keegan, Avery and Gavin Weber and Aidyn and Elizabeth Clark; and by a sister, Susan (Keith) Werning of Van Horn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Robert Clark.

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Service