Mr. L. Richard “Dick” Clark, Galesburg Chapel

clark-richard.jpgobit_us_flag.jpg76, 229 Moshier Hill Rd., Galesburg died at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 19, 2009 at his home.He was born February 20, 1933 in Hersman, IL the son of Lyle Simpson and Helen Lola Lenz Clark. He married Imogene Sipes on February 28, 1954. She preceded him in death on December 16, 1994. He later married M. Catherine Wort Wear on July 15, 2000 in Rushville, IL. She survives.Also surviving is his mother, Helen Clark of Monmouth, IL; two sons, Lyle LaVerne (Kathy) of Ogen, UT and Dwight Alan Clark of Galesburg; three step sons, Dave (Cindy) Wear of Arlington, TX, Clark (Susan) Wear of Browning, IL and Barry (Karen) Wear of Mt. Sterling, IL; four step daughters, Jackie (Steve) Enk of St. Charles, IL, Jody Duffy of Springfield, IL, Judy (Jerry) Ham of Mt. Sterling, IL and Liz (Tim) Scoggins of Springfield, IL; four brothers, Gerald (Janet) Clark of ShoLo, AZ, William (Alice) Clark of Monmouth IL, Robert (Cecelia) Clark of Cadillac, MI and Edward Clark of Galesburg; three sisters, Barbara Sloan of Wyoming, IL, Ruth Ann Olson of Galesburg, IL and June Hawk of Monmouth, IL; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, sixteen step grandchildren and fourteen step great grandchildren.He served in the US Army for three years in LaRecchelle, France as Cpl. of the 44th Division.He worked for the CB & Q Railroad, later becoming Burlington Northern Railroad for 41 ½ years. He worked as Carman for 13 years and as a Brut operator for 15 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.A Funeral Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM Wednesday September 23, 2009 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. Msgr. Ernest Pizzamiglio will officiate. Visitation will be 6:30-8:00 PM Tuesday September 22, 2009 the chapel. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens with Military Rites by Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

10 Guestbook Entries to “Mr. L. Richard “Dick” Clark, Galesburg Chapel”

  1. Tim and Roxanne Thiede, Said:

    We will miss Uncle Dick very much. We are so glad we got to visit with him when we were home in June. Our prayers will be with all of you. We love you all and miss you.

  2. Edward M Stephan, Said:

    Vern I dont know if you remember me or not I worked with you and your father years ago, and I would like to say he was one of the nicest men I know you should be very proud to have him as your father, the world would be in good shape if people conducted them selves like him…

  3. Jeff Clark, Said:

    I will miss Uncle Dick very much. I am glad that I was able to come and visit over Memorial Day when all the uncles were there with Grandma at Uncle Ed’s house. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  4. Bob & Julia Cokel, Said:

    Clark Family;

    We are sorry for your loss, we will be out of state, but our thoughts will be with all of you,

  5. Tina (Nalley) Walker, Said:

    I have known Dick for all my life. He would come over and we would sit in the garage, or basement or living room, playing music almost every weekend. He was a very good friend to my dad and will be missed. He had a big heart and I always thought of him as a “teddy bear”. When I was hurt one night while everyone was together, it was Dick that drove me and my parents to the hospital. I will miss him and my prayers go out to the family!

  6. Terry Dennis, Said:

    Dick was one of the nicest men I have ever had the pleasure to meet. I will be honored to stand the flag line for his visitation in honor of his service to our Country.

  7. Kelley (Nalley) Cruz, Said:

    When Dick would walk into a room his smile would just brighten it up. He always had a good word and a big hug for me when ever we met. When I first remember seeing him I remember looking up and thinking he was the tallest and biggest man I have ever seen but his twinking eyes and smile just made me laugh. I will miss him greatly he was a good friend to my dad and my family. I always thought of Dick as more as family than just a dear friend . I will miss him coming up giving me a hug and I can still hear his booming voice saying “Hey little girl how are things and the family”There will never be another man like him. My heart and prayers goes out to Mary Catherine, Dwight ,Vern and their families at this time of sorrow .

  8. Beverly Tracy, Said:

    Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of all of you in your time of need, Beverly Tracy

  9. Tamara & Wallace Burris, Said:

    So sorry to hear of your loss. You will all be in our prayers.

  10. Bud Downard, Said:

    So sorry to learn of your loss. I worked with Dick for many years at the railroad. He will be missed

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