Richard L. Clark

Richard L. Clark

Las Vegas, Nev.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Richard Clark Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, beginning at 1 p.m. at the home of Myrt and Bill Bowers, 203 Old Lincoln Highway, Mount Vernon, Iowa.

Richard Clark left his journey on earth to join his parents, Jake and Marcella (Brannaman) Clark; and three siblings, Debra (Clark) Bridgewater, Gary Clark and baby Dennis Clark in heavenly land. He died of cardiac arrest March of 2022 after a courageous three-month hospitalization in Las Vegas, Nev.

Richard was born the second child of 14 children on Dec. 16, 1939. He attended Rosedale rural school through seventh grade and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in1958, following graduation he joined the U.S. Navy. He was stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island off the shore of Washington State. He was assigned to electronics school and then as a Navy Plane Captain on a A3P Sky Warrior twin jet powered strategic bomber, built by Douglas Aircraft Company designated “The Whale.” Richard worked as a proud ironworker on many elaborate Casinos in Las Vegas and welcomed friends and family to his home. Richard was married to Diane Toberlin in 1959.

He is survived by daughter, Kelly Clark, Josh Stodola (spouse) and Nolan Stodola (grandson); his siblings include sisters, Myrtle Bowers, Marcia Kimm, Donna Ulch, Donita VanHamme and Denise Havill; and brothers, Keith, Douglas, Kenneth, Steven and Merle.