Ronald Patrick Clark Sr.

Ronald Patrick Clark, Sr., 86, of Bridgman, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106 with Rev. Father Arthur Howard officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 AM on Monday at the funeral home, prior to the service. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH,com.

Born on the Fourth of July 1938 in Chicago, Ron was the son of the late William and Violet (Doolan) Clark, Sr. On March 2, 1956, he married the former Mary Ann “Annie” Chwala. He was an Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church member in Bridgman. Ron and Ann greatly enjoyed traveling by car between homes in Arizona and Michigan throughout their retirement years, embracing the scenery, adventure and their special time together. Ron also enjoyed playing golf and tennis and going to the casino. Most of all, he loved being together with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Annie; five children: Ronald Clark, Jr., Thomas Clark, Erin Clark, Christine Clark, and Anthony Clark; seven grandchildren: Ronald, Angela, Brianne, Ryan, Erin, Claire, and Rowan; several great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Trapp; nieces and nephews.

Ron is preceded in death by brothers: William, Jr., Francis, and James; and sister, Denise.

Arrangements are entrusted to Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, Bridgman.