Donald Ray Clark

January 30, 1943 - November 20, 2020

Donald Ray Clark, 77, of San Jose passed away November 20, 2020 at his home. He was born January 30, 1943 in Joliet, the son to Willis “Pete” Clark and Florence (Vogel) Clark. On May 5, 1963 he married Wilma Ann Leinweber at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Manito IL. She preceded him in death on January 29, 2014. Donald is survived by one daughter, Tammy (Craig) Zinser of Emden, Ill., three sons, Timothy (Dee) Clark and Trent (Jillian) Clark of San Jose, and Trevor (Candis) Clark of Mason City, Ill.; twelve grandchildren, Bryce Clark, Ashley Zinser, Brendan Wilson, Connor Zinser, Bailey Clark, Carson Zinser, Preston Clark, Spencer Clark, Samuel Clark, Paxtyn Clark, Saylor Clark and Scout Clark; and many nieces and nephews. Donald is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barb Weyhrich, two brothers, Jerry Clark and Ronald Clark, brother-in-law Phil Weyhrich and sister-in-law Mary Ellen VanWormer. Donald joined the Marine Reserves after high school. He was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, past member of the San Jose Board of Education, San Jose Elevator Board, and the San Jose Volunteer Fire Department. Donald was a lifelong farmer in the area and the owner/operator of Clark’s Ag Service for many years. Donald loved vacationing in Minnesota where he made lifelong friends. He also enjoyed spending time restoring his old Super M tractor, Ford truck and handing out farming advice to his sons. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Allen’s Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church or the San Jose Fire Department. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of arrangements.