Harold Joseph Clark

Service Details

Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 11:30 am in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue

Visitation: in St. Lucy Church on Saturday from 9:30 – 11:30 am

Memorial Suggestions

Memorials to St. Lucy Catholic Church has been suggested.

Racine – Harold Joseph Clark, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 24, 2018 surrounded with the love of his family.

Harold was born in Racine on June 14, 1931 to the late Thomas and Mabel (nee: Dupuis) Clark. He graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1950. Harold faithfully served our country with the United States Navy during the Korean War. On August 30, 1958 in St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Marilyn G. (nee: Henkes) Clark.

Harold was employed by Jacobsen Manufacturing as a tool and die cutter for over 34 years, retiring in 1991. He was a longtime member of St. Lucy Catholic Church – where he served as an usher until joining Sacred Heart Parish – where he also served as an usher. Several years ago, Harold and Marilyn rejoined St. Lucy’s. He was passionate for camping, fishing – especially on the Mississippi River, and was a Packers and Badgers fan. Above all, Harold loved spending time with all of his family.

Surviving are his wife of nearly of nearly 60 years, Marilyn; their children, Kathryn (Stephen) Hrpcek, Barbara (Dwight) Pedersen, David (Audrey) Clark and Daniel (Kim DeLaO) Clark; grandchildren, Adam Hrpcek, Mark Hrpcek, Tiffany (Chris) Bryhn, Traci Pedersen, Courtney Clark, Collin Clark, Jennifer (Mike) Eppinger and Daniel Clark; great-grandchildren, Jameson, Andie & Theo Bryhn and Jameson & Nora Eppinger; sisters-in-law, Marietta Clark and Sandra Clark; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Christina Clark; brothers, Donald, James, Robert and John Clark; sister, Irene (Richard) Dell; Marilyn’s parents, Peter and Erma (nee: Schmoll) Henkes; and brother-in-law, George (Maxine) Henkes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 11:30 am in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, with Rev. Javier Guativa officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery-Highway 32. Visitation will be in St. Lucy Church on Saturday from 9:30 – 11:30 am. Memorials to St. Lucy Catholic Church has been suggested.

A special note of thanks to Ridgewood Care Center – especially therapists Andy & Sammie; Hospice Alliance; and to Ascension All Saints Hospital for the compassionate care and support given in Harold’s time of need. May God bless all of you!