CLARK, Clarence Eugene 1924 - 2016

CLARK, FREUDENBERG, PEDERSEN

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 7/9/2018 at 04:29:20

Clarence Eugene Clark, 91, of Mason City, died Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mason City.

A funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2016, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel. There will also be visitation one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Clarence was born March 22, 1924, the son of Ira B. and Rose E. (Freudenberg) Clark in Sheffield. After completing eighth grade, he began farming with his father and brother, raising cattle and pigs along with their crops. He also played the drums in the Clark Family Band, which consisted of his father, mother, brother and a friend. Following his father’s death, he began taking care of his mother, and they moved to Mason City in 1973.

Clarence was baptized and confirmed in the First Methodist Church of Sheffield in 1948 and remained a member there. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge, Musicians Union and served as a representative to the N.I.A.D. Labor Council.

Clarence is survived by a brother, Ellsworth (Karen) Clark of Mason City; two nephews, James Clarence Clark of Nashville, TN, and Clifford E. (Gaye) Pedersen of Cresco; and several great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Inez (Johnny) Pedersen; an infant brother, Ashton; and a nephew, Jason Keith Clark.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake. 641-357-2193. ColonialChapels.com.

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