Donald Elzy Clark, Sr.
Donald Elzy Clark, Sr., age 87, of Mansfield, died Monday, April 30, 2012 at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby.
Don was born July 30, 1924 in Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio to the late John Elzy and Marjorie Elizabeth (Steffey) Clark and was a graduate of Freeport High School. On August 25, 1946 he married Ruth Mary Smith and she preceded him in death on May 22, 2011. Don was an army veteran serving at the end of WWII in Korea as a medical tech. Mr. Clark spent his entire life in the agricultural business as a farmer, feed store operator, milkman, manager at Swartz Potato Farm, salesman for Tennessee Corporation, was a partner at Richland Chemical in Shelby, and was the owner of Rural Farm Distributors, Knox County Citizen, and Dempster Industries in Nebraska.
Don was a member of Clay Memorial Lutheran Church, a lifetime member of FFA and The Grange, was a member of Shelby Sertoma, and was a former board member of Crestwood Care Center in Shelby and Good Shepherd Home in Ashland. Don and his wife, Ruth, were part of the People to People Organization and traveled extensively around the world with them.
Mr. Clark is survived by his children: Marjorie (Steven) Guthrie, of Mansfield, Linda Clark (Roger Guertner), of Scottsdale, AZ, Donald Elzy II Butch (Toni) Clark, of Bellville, Sara Ruth Clark, of Mansfield; son-in-law and spouse: John Timothy (Marlene) Krisko, of Ashland; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter: Donna Krisko in 1978; 3 siblings: Dean Clark, John Jack Clark, Helen Schultz.
Friends may call on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 6-8 pm at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby and also on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 10-11 am at Clay Memorial Lutheran Church where funeral services will be held at 11 am. Pastor Carol Kilgore will officiate and burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the church.
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Family: Donald Elzy Clark, Sr.
Name: Barbara Parsons Fensch
Date: 5-1-12
Condolence:
Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, grandfather and friend to many. Your dad was one of my favorite people that I remember from Clay Memorial Church. He and your mother always had a smile and big hugs for us. I have happy memories of your dad from my childhood. God Bless you all. Barbara Parsons Fensch
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To The Family of:: Don E. Clark
Your Name: : Alan & Bonnie Toth
Your Condolence Message:: Bonnie & I would like to extend our thoughts of
sympathy to the entire Clark family. People who’ve lost someone special
know that the real grieving begins, not when family and friends are
gathered, but later, when everyone has gone back to their own lives. . .
Please know, especially then, that you are not alone, that those who care
for you truly wish to share your thoughts and feelings throughout this
difficult time. Don may be gone for now, but he will always be remembered
and never forgotten. God Bless you all and keep you steadfast.
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To The Family of:: Donald Clark
Your Name: : Billie Massie
Your Condolence Message:: The entire staff of Short Term Care send our
deepest sympathy, he will be greatly missed.
What a joy to have been able to know him.
Billie Massie Nurse Manager Short Term Care MedCentral
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To The Family of:: Don Clark
Your Name: : Elizabeth Bader
Your Condolence Message:: So sorry to hear about your loss. We know he
will be greatly missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The
Bader
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To The Family of:: Donald Clark
Your Name: : Carol Flockerzie
Your Condolence Message:: Sorry to read of your loss,thoughts and prayers
to all your family. Carol
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To The Family of:: Don E. Clark, Sr.
Your Name: : Denny & Renie Borgelt
Your Condolence Message:: Sarah, our thoughts and prayers are with you and
your family members. We’re never far away if you need anything. Our
neighborhood lost an outstanding member when your father crossed over.
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To The Family of:: The Clark Family
Your Name: : Angelyn Haynes
Your Condolence Message:: I’m so sorry for your loss He was always a
happy
person Who Loved to Kiss the Ladies. He always
Put a smile on my face. He will be greatly missed
by many. I’m sorry I won’t be able to make it to
the service for him but know that you are all in
my Heart & Thoughts during this time.
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To The Family of:: Donald Clark
Your Name: : Short Term Care
Your Condolence Message:: Our prayers are with you during this time. We
enjoyed seeing your dad and taking care of him. He will be greatly missed.
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To The Family of:: Don Clark
Your Name: : John Henize
Your Condolence Message:: So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I met him
some 25 years ago and shared a room at a Cargill Seed meeting. I was a very
young salesman and Don made a significant impression on me. He was truly a
good person and a real professional. I’m sure he will be missed. You have
my sincere condolences.
John Henize
New Vienna, OH
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To The Family of:: Don Clark
Your Name: : Jim Pullins
Your Condolence Message:: So sorry for your loss. Calling on Don & Butch
was always an experience. I always left feeling I’d learned more than you
all did. Favorable memories will always be with me when I think of RFD &
Don. Be Blessed.
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To The Family of:: Don Clark
Your Name: : Kathy Milliron
Your Condolence Message:: Dear Family,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Don. He was truly one of my most
favorite people. No matter where one saw him, he always a wonderful
greeting and smile that just made your day! I’m sorry to have missed the
calling hours and service, but my prayers and thoughts were (and are)
certainly with all of you. May your memories will be a great comfort to you
all!
Hugs, Kathy
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To The Family of:: Don Clark
Your Name: : Kim & June (Haverfield) Heuberger
Your Condolence Message:: Butch & Toni, Our thoughts & prayers are with
you & your family in the loss of your father. Kim & June