Richard Louis Clark

Richard Louis Clark January 12, 1923 - June 30, 2008 Richard Louis Clark, 85, a resident of Greenfield, formerly of Richmond, passed away Monday, June 30, 2008 at the Golden Living Center Brandywine in Greenfield. He was born January 12, 1923 in Richmond, IN to the late Roy and Louise (Shelley) Clark. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII, participated in D-Day and Battle of the Bulge. He was an avid storyteller which family and strangers alike enjoyed. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. After high school and the war he worked in advertising for the Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana. He retired from RCA as a Co-op Advertising Executive after 23 years of service. He enjoyed golfing and was a part of several leagues at Arrowhead Golf Course in Greenfield. He loved to go to Las Vegas and had several opportunities with RCA to set up consumer electronic shows there. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Christine (Parks) Clark; son, Greg (Mary) Clark of Saint Charles, IL; daughter, Gretchen (Dr. Jim) Jarrett of Carmel; brother, Wilbur Clark of Richmond; sister, Marilyn (Bill) Ross of Eaton, OH; five grandchildren, Jacob, Jared, and Jordan Clark, Jennifer and Kyle Jarrett. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Wanda Clark. A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, Greenfield. Burial will take place at Earlham Cemetery, Richmond at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent in memory of Richard to the Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Comments You may not remember me' but I remember being at you and Richard's house when you lived behind the highschool,with Marilyn. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of " you. Marilyn I remember how much you loved your brothers. God Bless, Sally Holt Scott Sally Holt Scott - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM I had the distinct pleasure of taking care of Dick and his insurance needs while working for Farmers Insurance in Greenfield. I enjoyed his whit, charm, and " infectious smile during his visits to the office! To his family, I offer my prayers of comfort. May he be at rest in the arms of our Lord. Jodel Jarrett - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM He was a great man who will be greatly missed. I will especially miss his stories and genuine interest in my life. I was lucky to have him as my grandfather. " Jennifer Jarrett - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM