Obituaries

December 27, 1927 to November 4, 2018

KEWANNA - Omer Ray Clark, 90, of Bruce Lake passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was born Dec. 27, 1927 near Medaryville, to the late Dee and Myrtle (Riggs) Clark. He graduated from Medaryville High School in 1946 and from Purdue University with a degree in agriculture economics in 1951. He married Martha Ann McEwan at Medaryville Christian Church on Aug. 5, 1951.

Survivors include his wife of Bruce Lake; two sons, Larry Clark of Noblesville, Terry Clark (Debbie) of Lebanon; two daughters, Linda Clark of Sturgis, Mich. and Debby Litke of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Matthew Clark (Jainie), Melinda Hite (Jake), Aaron Clark (Jennifer), Amanda Crussel (Mike), Allison Blunk (Jason), Levi Clark (Brittney), Erica Reinfeld (DJ), Brooke Towns, Evan Litke (Brenda) and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Noah, Cooper, Paxton, Theo, Caleb, Wyatt, Micah, Cara, Titus, Mekayla, Gavin, Logan, Emilee,

He was also preceded in death by brother, Eldon Clark, and 1 great grandchild, Lauren Clark.

Mr. Clark was a farm operating loan officer for 40 years with Production Credit and First Union Bank & Trust in Winamac, and Peoples State Bank in Francesville. He lived on a small farm where he raised sheep (always), pigs, cattle and his special friends - his dogs and miniature horse. He was very active in community activities - he served as treasurer for many years on the Pulaski County 4-H Fair Board; Pulaski Memorial Hospital Board; Pulaski Children’s Welfare and Abuse Committee; several agricultural committees and projects. He served as master of ceremonies for many meetings. Noted for his humor and ability to tell a story, He often made it a teaching moment. He wrote a column every week for the Pulaski County Journal entitled “Ole Omer Says.” He was a loyal, avid fan of Medaryville Black Horses, West Central Trojans, Purdue Boilermakers and St. Louis Cardinals.

Mr. Clark was a member of Kewanna Church of Christ. He loved the Lord’s church and both of his church families. He served as an elder, Sunday school teacher, youth director and more at Medaryville Christian Church for many years. After moving to Lake Bruce he also served as elder and Sunday school teacher at Kewanna Church of Christ. He loved to enjoy and admire God’s creation. He was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle.

A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Kewanna Church of Christ with Pastor Aaron McCombs officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kewanna Church of Christ and/or Taking Christ to Millions Mission.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory, Kewanna Chapel.