Obituary of Gary I. Clark

Gary I. Clark, age 70, of Manheim, PA passed away on November 20, 2021, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his children and grandchildren at his side. He was born on May 31, 1951, in Camp Atterbury, IN to the late Harry I. and Patricia L. (Rogers) Clark.

Gary retired as a mill operator for Alcoa after 35 years of service. He worked as a firefighter and in the fire police field for 46 years. Also, in that time he was a constable for 4 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a very outgoing man. Gary loved life but most importantly he loved his family.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie M. Clark and his brothers, Brian Clark and Charles Clark.

Gary is survived by his children, Gary I. Clark, Jr., of Manheim, Rebecca Clark of Manheim, Jennifer Stauffer and her husband Robert of Manheim and Wendy Hain and her husband Andy of Lititz, sister-in-law, Mary Catherine Clark of Lancaster. Gary was the proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a host of friends that were like family.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 10:30 AM at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church, 54 N. Penryn Road, Manheim, with Pastor Bill Melone officiating. Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 27, 2021, from  8:30 AM until the time of service. Interment will immediately follow the service at Hernley Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to help the family with the funeral expenses may be made to the William P. Spence Funeral and Cremation Services, 40 North Charlotte Street, Manheim, PA 17545. To express a condolence with the family or to watch a webcast of the service beginning Monday morning, visit www.spencefuneralservices.com.