Robert David Clark, age 77, of Litchfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 24, 2016.
A service will take place Friday, October 28, 2016 at 3 pm at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Bob was born November 19, 1938 in Conway Springs, KS to Clyde and Beth Clark. He was raised on a farm East of Conway Springs. Bob graduated from Conway Springs High School in 1956 and went on to get his teaching degree at Emporia State University. After College Bob taught for a while before moving on to another trade. Bob met Rosetta Gosser and they were united in marriage on November 15, 1958 and celebrated 57 years together. Robert and Rosetta started their family when they welcomed their daughter Tamara and five years later their son Greg. They then moved to Cokato, Minnesota where their son Doug was born. Bob went to work at Dura Supreme in Howard Lake as the Environmental Manager/Safety Director. Bob had a love for all sports but was a diehard Vikings fan. On game day he always would wear his Vikings t-shirt. Through the years Bob enjoyed doing some woodworking projects. He loved watching western shows and listening to country music. Bob was blessed with seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Bob is survived by his daughter Tamara (Duane) Clark-Webb, son Doug (Tracy) Clark, grandchildren Beth (Danny) Fredrickson, Joanie (Gordy) Corbett, Amie (Curt) Schmitz, Chad Webb, Triston Clark, Tate Clark, and Colton Clark. Great grandchildren Brody Corbett, Bently Corbett, and Huxley Schmitz. Sister Darlene (Dale) Harington of Lakewood, CO, brother Dan Clark of Topeka, KS, sister Linda Clark of Portland, OR, and sister Kara (Richard) Magill of Derby, KS. Bob is preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Beth Clark, wife Rosetta Clark, son Greg Clark, and brother Larry Clark.
Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com
Bob will be missed by many. We love you dad/grandpa/pops.
A Special Thank you from the Family of Robert Clark to Ecumen of Litchfield, CentraCare Dialysis Clinic, Meeker County Public Transit, and all those that helped care for him. Thank you!
Oct
26