Francis “Frank” Sherwood Clarke
Sunday, April 28, 1929
Date of Death:
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Age:
86 years old
Sunday, April 28, 1929
Date of Death:
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Age:
86 years old
Sunday, April 28, 1929
Date of Death:
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Age:
86 years old
Francis “Frank” Sherwood Clarke
The Funeral Mass for Francis “Frank” Sherwood Clarke will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 16, 2016 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester, with the Rev. Kevin Connolly officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will be in the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery in Preston at a later date.
Mr. Clarke, 86 of Rochester, formerly of Wells, Minnesota, died Wednesday January 13, 2016 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Frank was born April 28, 1929 to Sherwood and Naomi (McCarrick) Clarke in Wells. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On June 15, 1957, he married Maureen Moriarty in Belle Plaine, MN. Frank had a successful career in banking, working 40 years for Security State Bank in Wells. He was also a retired volunteer fire fighter for 25 years and a member of the American Legion.
Frank was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester.
He loved hunting, fishing, and most of all, spending time with family
Frank is survived by his wife Maureen; three daughters; Julie Theis of Shakopee, MN, Colleen (Rodney) Moe of Waltham, MN, Lisa (Dr. Colin Gentling) Clarke of Eyota, MN, and son Patrick (Beth) Clarke of Chatfield, as well as eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Dean (Jean) Clarke of Lakeville, MN. Frank was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Donald Clarke, and a son-in-law Mitchell Theis .
Condolences
The family of Francis “Frank” Sherwood Clarke has received the following condolences.
My sincerest sympathies to you, Lisa and family!
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Frank and Maureen - a beautiful couple that raised awesome kids. God bless you guys.
May this time of loss be made better by your many beautiful memories of Frank. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
This family has lost one of the best. Sorry for your loss. Hugs to everyone.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Clarke family! Frank was a pillar of our Wells community and will be sadly missed!! Hugs to you all!
To Lisa and the entire Clarke family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
With sincere condolences,
Ellen and John Huston
My sympathy to the entire Clarke family! Losing a parent is always hard regardless of when and how. May memories of your dad, your faith and friends and family help you through this loss.
My condolences to the entire Clarke family. What a wonderful person, husband, father and grandfather. I don't think I ever saw Frank without a smile on his face, he always seemed so happy. I'll never forgot the time when I was about to graduate college and didn't quite have enough money to finish, at the time I had no collateral, I asked Frank for a loan, all he said was "How much". It was so good to see all the Clarke's at Marnie's wedding in Austin, to say hi and share some hugs. The Heaven's are happy, God has added another gem to his eternal collection. Mick
Great Friend, Neighbor, Role Model, Teacher..I enjoyed our conversations,and will truly miss you...