Richard "Dick" Allen Clark

ADRIAN- Richard “Dick” Allen Clark, age 76, of Adrian passed away surrounded by his family on January 7, 2023. He was born on September 23, 1946 to Rosa Bolin Clark and Elwood Clark in Adrian. Richard married Peggy Abner Clark on June 9, 1967. They were blessed with two children: Sarah and Andrew. Richard graduated from Madison Schools where he was active in baseball and band. After high school, Richard attended Adrian College earning a degree in education. In addition, he procured a master’s degree in English from the University of Michigan. In 1968, Richard began his 33-year teaching career at Sand Creek Community Schools. He spent the majority of his career at Blissfield Community Schools where he touched the lives of many students in his English classroom, coached his favorite sport, baseball, and also coached football. He also spent many hours advocating for the rights of teachers as a contract negotiator for the Blissfield Education Association. After his retirement from Blissfield in 2001, Richard extended his career in education as a consultant for The LISD Tech Center and as the co-owner of Learning Works and Wonders Education Center (educational toy and teacher supply store) with his wife, Peggy. Family was the most important thing in Richard’s life. He chaperoned band camp with his daughter and Special Olympics with his son. Richard also became the caregiver to his mother, Rosa. He enjoyed many things including puns, dad jokes, a good corn dog, classical music, attending symphonies, and his cat, Mustard Seed. Richard is survived by his wife, Peggy; and their children Sarah Clark and Andrew Clark. He was preceded in death by his father, Elwood Clark; mother, Rosa Bolin Clark Jenkins; her husband, William (Bill) Jenkins; brother, Gene Clark; and his best friend, Dr. Michael Pratt. At Richard’s request, cremation has taken place. A gathering to celebrate Richard’s life will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Please come with your favorite memories of Dick. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or the Lenawee Humane Society. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Richard "Dick" Allen Clark

September 23, 1946 - January 7, 2023