Robert James Clarke 13 May 1945 - 29 Nov 2021
Robert James Clarke of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the age of 76.
Bob was born on May 13, 1945 in Jackson, MI the son of James and Dorothy (Towns) Clarke.
He was raised in Eaton Rapids where he graduated in 1963.
He went on to attend Michigan State University where he studied engineering and agriculture.
Bob eventually returned to Eaton Rapids where he worked with his father on the same family farm he runs today with his sons.
He was very active in the community, serving as an Eaton County Commissioner and a founding member of Island City Academy and board member.
One of Bob's passions in life was music; he was a member of Steiner Chorale since the 1990s where he sang tenor, and the Third Person, a bluegrass gospel group that sang at numerous church functions.
Bob also enjoyed woodworking and building guitars.
He was a member of Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church, and also attended the First Congregational Church in Eaton Rapids. Bob was well known in his community and could make friends or strike up a conversation in any social setting.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Denise Clarke; siblings, Carl Clarke and Carol Janousek; and daughter-in-law, Lillian Clarke.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Clarke; children, Theresa (Christian Kelleher) Clarke, John Clarke, Geoffrey (Amy) Clarke, Leigh (Max) Sprauer, Joseph (Ruth E.) Clarke, Alex (Erin) Clarke;
step-children, Thomas (Michelle) Hector, Andrew (Sarah) Hector, Rebecca (James) Kruth;
grandchildren, Antranig Clarke, Elliott Clarke, Lauren Sprauer, Rachel Sprauer, Theodore Sprauer, Frederick Pringle, Lon Pringle, Blythe Clarke, Darius Clarke, Ashlea Hector, Brendon Hector, Katherine Hector, Joshua Hector, Jacob Hector, Violet Hector;
father-in-law, Harold Simmons; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Janousek and Jim Lukey; sisters-in-law, Becky Clarke and Janis (Doug) Brining; and numerous extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Bob. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com
Visitation
Friday, December 03, 2021
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids
315 South River Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Rosary Service
Friday, December 03, 2021
7:30PM - 8:00PM
Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids
315 South River Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Service
Saturday, December 04, 2021
11:00AM
Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids
315 South River Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Robert James Clarke of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the age of 76.
Bob was born on May 13, 1945 in Jackson, MI the son of James and Dorothy (Towns) Clarke.
He was raised in Eaton Rapids where he graduated in 1963.
He went on to attend Michigan State University where he studied engineering and agriculture.
Bob eventually returned to Eaton Rapids where he worked with his father on the same family farm he runs today with his sons.
He was very active in the community, serving as an Eaton County Commissioner and a founding member of Island City Academy and board member.
One of Bob's passions in life was music; he was a member of Steiner Chorale since the 1990s where he sang tenor, and the Third Person, a bluegrass gospel group that sang at numerous church functions.
Bob also enjoyed woodworking and building guitars.
He was a member of Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church, and also attended the First Congregational Church in Eaton Rapids. Bob was well known in his community and could make friends or strike up a conversation in any social setting.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Denise Clarke; siblings, Carl Clarke and Carol Janousek; and daughter-in-law, Lillian Clarke.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Clarke; children, Theresa (Christian Kelleher) Clarke, John Clarke, Geoffrey (Amy) Clarke, Leigh (Max) Sprauer, Joseph (Ruth E.) Clarke, Alex (Erin) Clarke;
step-children, Thomas (Michelle) Hector, Andrew (Sarah) Hector, Rebecca (James) Kruth;
grandchildren, Antranig Clarke, Elliott Clarke, Lauren Sprauer, Rachel Sprauer, Theodore Sprauer, Frederick Pringle, Lon Pringle, Blythe Clarke, Darius Clarke, Ashlea Hector, Brendon Hector, Katherine Hector, Joshua Hector, Jacob Hector, Violet Hector;
father-in-law, Harold Simmons; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Janousek and Jim Lukey; sisters-in-law, Becky Clarke and Janis (Doug) Brining; and numerous extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Bob. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com
Visitation
Friday, December 03, 2021
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids
315 South River Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Rosary Service
Friday, December 03, 2021
7:30PM - 8:00PM
Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids
315 South River Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Service
Saturday, December 04, 2021
11:00AM
Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids
315 South River Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Robert James Clarke 13 May 1945 - 29 Nov 2021
Robert James Clarke of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the age of 76.
Bob was born on May 13, 1945 in Jackson, MI the son of James and Dorothy (Towns) Clarke.
He was raised in Eaton Rapids where he graduated in 1963.
He went on to attend Michigan State University where he studied engineering and agriculture.
Bob eventually returned to Eaton Rapids where he worked with his father on the same family farm he runs today with his sons.
He was very active in the community, serving as an Eaton County Commissioner and a founding member of Island City Academy and board member.
One of Bob's passions in life was music; he was a member of Steiner Chorale since the 1990s where he sang tenor, and the Third Person, a bluegrass gospel group that sang at numerous church functions.
Bob also enjoyed woodworking and building guitars.
He was a member of Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church, and also attended the First Congregational Church in Eaton Rapids. Bob was well known in his community and could make friends or strike up a conversation in any social setting.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Denise Clarke; siblings, Carl Clarke and Carol Janousek; and daughter-in-law, Lillian Clarke.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Clarke; children, Theresa (Christian Kelleher) Clarke, John Clarke, Geoffrey (Amy) Clarke, Leigh (Max) Sprauer, Joseph (Ruth E.) Clarke, Alex (Erin) Clarke;
step-children, Thomas (Michelle) Hector, Andrew (Sarah) Hector, Rebecca (James) Kruth;
grandchildren, Antranig Clarke, Elliott Clarke, Lauren Sprauer, Rachel Sprauer, Theodore Sprauer, Frederick Pringle, Lon Pringle, Blythe Clarke, Darius Clarke, Ashlea Hector, Brendon Hector, Katherine Hector, Joshua Hector, Jacob Hector, Violet Hector;
father-in-law, Harold Simmons; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Janousek and Jim Lukey; sisters-in-law, Becky Clarke and Janis (Doug) Brining; and numerous extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Bob. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com
Visitation
Friday, December 03, 2021
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids
315 South River Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Rosary Service
Friday, December 03, 2021
7:30PM - 8:00PM
Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids
315 South River Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Service
Saturday, December 04, 2021
11:00AM
Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids
315 South River Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Robert James Clarke of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the age of 76.
Bob was born on May 13, 1945 in Jackson, MI the son of James and Dorothy (Towns) Clarke.
He was raised in Eaton Rapids where he graduated in 1963.
He went on to attend Michigan State University where he studied engineering and agriculture.
Bob eventually returned to Eaton Rapids where he worked with his father on the same family farm he runs today with his sons.
He was very active in the community, serving as an Eaton County Commissioner and a founding member of Island City Academy and board member.
One of Bob's passions in life was music; he was a member of Steiner Chorale since the 1990s where he sang tenor, and the Third Person, a bluegrass gospel group that sang at numerous church functions.
Bob also enjoyed woodworking and building guitars.
He was a member of Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church, and also attended the First Congregational Church in Eaton Rapids. Bob was well known in his community and could make friends or strike up a conversation in any social setting.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Denise Clarke; siblings, Carl Clarke and Carol Janousek; and daughter-in-law, Lillian Clarke.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Clarke; children, Theresa (Christian Kelleher) Clarke, John Clarke, Geoffrey (Amy) Clarke, Leigh (Max) Sprauer, Joseph (Ruth E.) Clarke, Alex (Erin) Clarke;
step-children, Thomas (Michelle) Hector, Andrew (Sarah) Hector, Rebecca (James) Kruth;
grandchildren, Antranig Clarke, Elliott Clarke, Lauren Sprauer, Rachel Sprauer, Theodore Sprauer, Frederick Pringle, Lon Pringle, Blythe Clarke, Darius Clarke, Ashlea Hector, Brendon Hector, Katherine Hector, Joshua Hector, Jacob Hector, Violet Hector;
father-in-law, Harold Simmons; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Janousek and Jim Lukey; sisters-in-law, Becky Clarke and Janis (Doug) Brining; and numerous extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Bob. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com
Visitation
Friday, December 03, 2021
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids
315 South River Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Rosary Service
Friday, December 03, 2021
7:30PM - 8:00PM
Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids
315 South River Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Service
Saturday, December 04, 2021
11:00AM
Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids
315 South River Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
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