Fred L. Clark

CLARK, FREDERICK L. (Fred) Hemlock, Michigan Fred passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his home. Age 83 years. Fred was born on December 5, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Orville A. and Leola P. (Woods) Clark. Fred served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, stationed in Japan and was honorably discharged July 8, 1963. Fred was married to Mary Evelyn (Foulds) Clark on December 31, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan. She survives him. Fred served on the Saginaw County Sheriff’s Department for 22 years, retiring as a Captain in 1991. Fred was a member of St. John XXIII Parish, in Hemlock, MI. He enjoyed traveling, genealogy research, actively participated in the Saginaw County Fair, including being a 4-H Leader, treasurer, and overseeing the move of the fair from Saginaw to Chesaning. Over the years, Fred served on the board of Saginaw Township Board of Education, Supervisor of Richland Township for 8 years, served on the planning and compensation committee for Richland Township. He was instrumental in developing the 911 operation system for Saginaw County, which is still used today. Fred became an Ordained Minister at the Christian National Church and enjoyed weekly service at the Union Court Assisted Living in St. Charles, Michigan; a member of Knights of Columbus Council #2291 of Merrill, Michigan and a member of the American Legion Post #212 of Chesaning, Michigan; an avid Detroit Tigers follower and enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren playing sports. Most of all, Fred enjoyed serving the community, traveling and spending time with family. Surviving besides his wife, Mary are three daughters and their spouses, Jean (Steve) Denter, Ann(Victor) Ludu, Theresa (Norman) Foster; honorary daughter, Miyako Ozaki; six grandchildren, Robert Clark (Samantha Turgeon-Johnson), William J. Dungey, Nicole (Jonathon) Carlin, Dylan (Alyxandria) Dungey, Tori (Justin) Glazier, Meghan (Tommy) Snyder; honorary grandchildren, Natsumi and Koutaro Ozaki; five great-grandchildren, Trinity and Raegan Glazier, Keagan Turgeon-Johnson, Nora and Presley Snyder; one sister, Marilyn Streets; three sisters-in-law, Joan Clark, Nancy Hoppe, Beatrice Foulds-Stadnikac (Ron Stadnika); two brothers-in-law, Ralph (Marie) Foulds, Jr., Thomas (Irene) Foulds; two godsons, Tim Johnson and Ralph Foulds III; many nieces and nephews, extended family and dear friends. He was predeceased by his brother, LaVern (Bill) Clark; brother-in-law, James Streets; brother-in-law, Frederick Foulds; sisters-in-law, Judie Maurer, Aggie Freeman, June Foulds; nephew, John Foulds and beloved dog Hunter. Funeral service will take place 11:00 am on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at St. John XXIII Parish – St. Mary Church site in Hemlock, MI. Rev. Fr Steve Gavit will officiate with burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Hemlock, where military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Air Force and American Legion Post #439. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, on Wednesday, November 20th from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a prayer service at 7:00 pm, then at the church on Thursday from 10:00 am until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Saginaw County Fair and St. John XXIII Parish. Memories and sympathies of Fred may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Fred L. Clark

December 5, 1940 - November 15, 2024