Gary L. Clark

Mr. Clark was born on April 17, 1954, the son of June (Hamman) Miller and Leo Clark, his mother survives in Fremont, Ind.

Gary married Phyllis L. (Peters) on April 22, 2003 in Angola, Ind., she survives in Fremont.

Gary graduated from Fremont High School in 1972, after graduation he entered the United States military, joining the marine corps, and served our country for four years.

Gary was a very hard worker and was always willing to lend a hand to help anyone in need. He worked in several factories over the years and also worked for the Farm Bureau Co-op in Fremont. He currently was helping farm part-time for the Lynn Eicher family in Fremont.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, fly-tying, working around his home, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and especially enjoyed his time with his grandchildren and step-grandchildren.

Gary enjoyed the outdoors very much and was a member of Fremont Conservation Club.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Clark of Fremont; a daughter, Jennifer Ridenour, and her fiance, Brian Betts, of Fremont; a son Gregory (Lindsay) Clark of Angola; stepchildren, Andrew Scharlach of Ypsilanti, Mich., Michael Scharlach of Florida, Christopher Scharlach of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Heidi Schmitt of Fort Wayne; his mother, June Miller of Fremont; a granddaughter, Katie Ridenour; a grandson, Zachery Clark; 16 step-grandchildren; a brother, Dale (Judy) Clark of Verona, Wis.; a sister, Kathy (Monty) Masters of Fremont; a nephew, Jesse Clark of Verona, Wis.; a niece, Renee Hulien of Lafayette, Ind.; and his former wife, Kay Clark of Fremont.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Clark, and his stepfather, Al Miller.

Calling hours will be held from 2-5 pm Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Monday December 31, 2012, at the Calvary Temple Church, 400 Henry Street, Angola, Indiana, with Pastor Vincent Torres officiating.

Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana, with military honors conducted by members of the Fremont American Legion.

In Lieu of flowers memorials are requested in care of the family.