DANNY DUANE CLARK
Danny Duane Clark, 85, of Connersville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial in Muncie.
A lifelong resident of Connersville, Danny was born December 13, 1936, one of three children of Charles M. and Ruth Simpson Clark. He was a 1955 graduate of Connersville High School.
A proud veteran, he served his country with the United States Army and was stationed on the 38th parallel in Korea.
On December 22, 1957, he married Doris Marie Pearcy in Central Christian Church. Mrs. Clark survives.
Danny was a tool and die maker for Stant Manufacturing for many years until 1988 when he became the department administrator for the tool and die department at Ford/Visteon until his retirement in 1998.
He was a faithful member of Central Christian Church where he had served as a deacon.
Danny was an avid golfer and recently enjoyed attending Bingo events with his wife. He also enjoyed woodworking, taking vacations with his family, and having family time on his pontoon boat at the Brookville Reservoir.
Survivors, besides his wife of 64 years, Doris Clark, include two children, Dawn (David) Niemiec of Costa Mesa, California and Darrin (Jenni Vise) Clark of Muncie; five grandchildren, Danielle (Jalen Orr) Niemiec, Brandon Niemiec, Amanda Niemiec, Tiffany Clark, and Olivia Clark; a great granddaughter, Kenley Orr; a sister, Connie Thompson of Jacksonville, Florida; two sisters-in-law, June Pearcy of Indianapolis and Jeanine Pearcy of Brownsburg; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Danny is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry D. Clark.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Central Christian Church with Pastor Greg Marvel officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Fayette County Veterans Council. Friends may visit from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home and also at the church from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Danny to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.