CLARK, Michael T. 1947-2018

CLARK

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 6/14/2021 at 19:52:38

Michael Thomas Clark

October 18, 1947 - April 22, 2018

MANLY, IOWA - Michael T. Clark, 70, of Manly, died Sunday (April 22, 2018) at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit, Hospice of North Iowa, in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held 12:30 pm, Sunday (April 29, 2018) at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 5th Street, Kensett, following the church service with Reverend Tom Martin officiating.

Mike's family would like to invite everyone to attend the church service at 10:30, and a luncheon prior to the memorial service.

Michael Thomas Clark was born on October 18, 1947, the son of Walter and Helen (Melchert) Clark in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mike, his brother David and his mother Helen moved to North Minneapolis in 1952.

He graduated from high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1966. After graduation, Michael enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, were he served in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1971.

Mike moved to Jordan, Minnesota in 1971. He lived there until 1997, before moving to Albert Lea. He met Darlene Stephani in 1997 and the couple was married on April 3, 1999.

He began working for Curries in 2001 and retired in 2009.

Mike enjoyed doing yard work, going fishing, he liked to go up to Grandma's Cafe, the Manly American Legion, and R-80 to meet with friends.

He was a member of the Lions Club, the Bethany Church Council, and the Vietnam Veterans of America #790, Jerry Palmery Chapter. Mike was a genuinely nice guy, never met a stranger. He could talk to anyone.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Stephani, Kensett, IA; his brothers, Doug (Linda) Olson, Shakopee, MN, and Kenny (Joni) Olson, Jordan, MN; sister-in-law, Sharlene (Richard) Yancy, Independence, MO, Annette (Regan) Banks, Manly, IA, and Doris Payne, Mason City; and many nieces, nephews, and lots friends.

Michael was preceded in death by his stepson, Danny Stephani, his stepfather, Sanford Olson, his mother, Helen “Betty” Bachman, his biological father, Walter Clark, his brother, David Clark, and many aunts and uncles.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly. 641-454-2242. ColonialChapels.com

SOURCE: Mason City Globe Gazette, 27 APR 2018