Submitted by: Dan Rich
Robert E. Clark
May 27, 1924 - Nov. 29, 2008
South Bend Tribune 11/30/2008
SOUTH BEND - Robert E. Clark, beloved
husband, father and grandfather died peacefully in his sleep on
November 29, 2008. Robert was born May 27th, 1924 in South Bend,
Indiana to the Reverend John W. and Florence Clark. He is
preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Wesley, John
W. and Theodore and by one sister, Florence. Robert graduated
from James Whitcomb Riley High School and was an armed forces
veteran, having honorably served in World War II. He was employed
for over 30 years at Adams Engineering in South Bend, Indiana,
where he retired. Robert married Peggy Jean Myers on
February 27, 1947 in New Paris, Indiana. He is survived by his
wife of 61 years, Peggy and four daughters, Victoria Sue Clark,
Linda C. (William) Deaton, Kathleen (Chris) Harvel,
and Michelle Clark, six grandchildren, Leyla Oglesby;
Timothy Parrish; Michael (Emily) Sausman; Frank
Sausman; Jason (Casey) Tolley, and Samantha Mitchell.
He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
In keeping with Robert's wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Memorial contributions may be made in Robert's name to the American Diabetes Association.