Dennis Clark

OBITUARY Dennis Jerome Clark was born on December 26, 1939, on the family farm in Stevens County near Hoffman, MN, the son of Donald and Lillian (Nordstrom) Clark. He was baptized April 2, 1940, and confirmed June 6, 1954, at Bethel Lutheran in Hoffman. He graduated from Hoffman High School in the Class of 1958 and continued his education at the University of Minnesota. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served three years. He met Joyce Olson through a mutual friend. They were united in marriage on June 9, 1962, in Nashwauk, MN. They lived in Minneapolis, MN, and Denny worked for the TRW Corporation until 1965. Denny and Joyce moved to Nashwauk, MN for a few years and to Virginia, MN in 1968. In 1970, a daughter, Catherine, was born to this union. Denny worked for Eveleth Taconite Company in Virginia, MN for 20 years. He then worked as the Facilities Manager for MN DOT in District #1 for 18 years. Denny retired on March 17, 2005, and soon moved back to the Alexandria area. Denny loved to work with wood and spent many happy hours in his workshop creating and fixing things for his family and friends. He also belonged to St. Luke?s Lutheran Church and was active with many church activities. Denny was a special person, always smiling and gracious to everyone. He was a kind and tender man who had a strong faith in the Lord. He was a wonderful and loving husband of 49 years, father and grandfather. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Dennis J. Clark died on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 72 years old. Always thinking of others, he was able to be an eye donor for the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce Clark of Alexandria; daughter Cathy (Steve) Green of Fargo, ND; grandchildren Spencer and Andrew Green of Fargo, ND; brother Leighton (Sherri) Clark of Port Angeles, WA; sister Janice (Ron) Christianson of Fridley, MN as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Ramon Clark. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at St. Luke?s Lutheran Church in Garfield, MN with the Reverend David Gran officiating. Greg Kapphahn provided the music. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net