William B Clark
February 16, 1928 - December 13, 2017
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE-William B. "Bill" Clark, age 89, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. He was born on Feb. 16, 1928, in Madison, the son of Richard and Adele (Garvoille) Clark. William graduated from Belleville High School in 1946. He married Helen Rupp on June 15, 1948, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Belleville. William worked as a painting contractor for Clark Decorating Service and retired from Dane County in 1987. He was a member of the Monona Council, Knight's of Columbus, Painter's Union No. 802 for 68 years and St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cottage Grove. William also was a volunteer coach for youth baseball. William could repair and assemble anything and was very generous, always doing things for other people. He enjoyed working outside in his yard and loved all Wisconsin sports, especially the Badgers and Packers. Most of all he loved his family, they were his pride and joy. William is survived by his wife, Helen; daughters, Mary (Joe) Norem and Jayne (Phillip) Schauer; sons, Robert (Diane) Clark, Patrick Clark and Michael (Tammy) Clark; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Gloria Clark and Janet Clark; many nieces and nephews; and special neighbors, Karl (Lisa) Pulvermacher. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David Clark; grandchild, Ethan Clark; sisters, Mary (Sherwood) Russell, Anne (Urban) Van Hoof; and brothers, Jim Clark and Dr. Richard Clark. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr. at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, with Father Michael Tarigopula presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or the Carbone Cancer Center. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Visitation
Wed Dec 20, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Wed Dec 20, 2017 @ 11:30 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Carrie Schuett
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I have very fond memories of Bill and coming to visit he and Helen when I was with Patrick and always loved when he got into the joke mode he could really tell a good joke and once he got started they just flowed so that's my favorite thing about Bill when he could tell a good joke
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debbie brewer behnke
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To Jayne and family;
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
I will always remember your father as this "giant" gentle man.. he always welcomed us with a big smile
.. My thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family.
Debbie Brewer Behnke
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Michelle
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Remembering and celebrating Grandpa today. He was a man who was grounded in his faith. He was feisty, which I’m convinced added to his longevity of life. He was a storyteller, with a kind heart and a great smile. He was the only Grandpa I’ve ever known, and he was a good one. I have many great memories of him—trying to teach me how to play pool, dance the polka, and use ‘hand signals’ when I was a kid and would borrow his old bike for a spin....;)
Grandpa, I love you and you will be missed here by all of us. We will see you on the other side. ❤️