R. Elbert Clark, 94, of Lake Park, IA, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD from complications following surgery.

Born February 24, 1912, in Osceola County, IA; he was the son of Ralph Elbert and Frances Mae Winslow Clark.  He graduated from Excelsior High School in Lake Park, IA in 1930.  He drove school bus and farmed in his early adult years.

He married Donna Marie Trunnell on November 20, 1942 in Spencer, IA.  They continued to farm until they moved to town in 1955.  He was a feed salesman, a general laborer, and a construction worker until he retired.  His hobbies included vegetable gardening, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.  He was a long time member of the United Methodist Church in Lake Park. 

He is survived by six children; Elwin (Doris) Clark; Terril, IA; Jeanette Kellar; Lake Park, IA; Jerry (Ilene) Clark; Windom, MN; Merlin (Cindy) Clark; Phoenix, AZ; Julie (Dan) Fordyce; Aurelia, IA; Judi (Dar) Renner; Burnsville, MN; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-gandchildren; one brother; Merle Clark; Milford, IA; several nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law Emmet Trunnell and his wife, Wanda.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Donna,  parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.  

IN MEMORY
R. Elbert Clark
Feb 24, 1912
March 8, 2006

SERVICE
United Methodist Church
Saturday, March 11, 2006  10:30 AM

CLERGYMAN
Rev. Chris Ebbers

MUSIC
Jeanine Gunderson, Pianist
Lance and Shelley Heikens, Duet

HONORARY BEARERS
Granddaughters
Teri Moyer
Stephanie Fordyce
Tracy Enderson
Melissa Carlson
Kimberly Sierck
April Fordyce
Ivy Kate Fuhrman
18 Great Grandchildren

PALLBEARERS
Grandsons
Dana Clark
Brady Clark
Chad Clark
Jay Fordyce
Darren Kellar 
Josh Renner

INTERMENT
Silver Lake Cemetery, Lake Park