"Nancy and family I am so sorry in hearing that Matt passed away. Always cherish the beautiful memories that you have. God Bless"
In loving memory of
Matthew Randall Clark
October 4, 1948 - February 20, 2022
A funeral service for 73-year-old Matt Clark of Algona, will be 10:30 am Friday, February 25, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona. The service will be livestreamed on the church's You Tube and Facebook platforms. To view the service you may use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLoGGEMAhmA&authuser=0. Visitation will be held 5 - 7 pm Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Life Center in Algona. Burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery in Algona.
Matthew Randall Clark, son of Randall and Elfrieda (Paetz) Clark, was born October 4, 1948, in Algona, Iowa. He graduated from Algona High School in 1966. Matt studied at Iowa State University's Department of Dairy Science, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1970. Matt and Nancy Webb were married August 1, 1970, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona. Matt farmed and operated a dairy farm in Plum Creek Township. He was employed at Pioneer Seed in Algona for nearly 30 years. He also drove the school bus for the Algona Community School District. Matt owned Clark's Christmas Conifers, an evergreen tree farm in Algona. He was a member of the Algona FFA Alumni and Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona. Matt enjoyed model railroads, birds, and his trusty dog companions.
Matt died February 20, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa.
Survivors include his children: Andrea (Alan) Spencer of Stanton, IA, Carl (Hollie) Clark of Houston, TX, and Emily (Gary) McKern of Underwood, IA; grandchildren: Clark, Grant, and Addie Spencer, Gabriel, Titus, Callaghan, and Ezariah Clark, and Dylan and Henry McKern; wife of 49 years, Nancy Clark of Red Oak, IA; and sister Sara Cogar of Rochester, MN. Matt's parents, sister Linda Becker, and brothers-in-law Jerry Becker and Claude Cogar preceded him in death.
Tributes
"I\'m so sorry to hear of Matt\'s death. He was a roommate at ISU and a good friend when I lived in Algona. May God\'s grace and peace be with you, Nancy, and your children now and always. May you faith be strong in the Lord. Dave Ruhnke"
"DEEPEST SYMPATHY to ALL of the CLARK FAMILY !!
Sad news to hear this!! I known Matt a very long time!! Lots os great Memories!! RIP MATT!!
KEEPING YOU ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!!??
THE SEWICKS, RANDY, LORI AND FAMILY!"
"We are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to all his family. Janet and Mike Sloey"
"I fondly remember Matt from our days at Pioneer. He was a trusted and valuable employee. Always one to very politely share his opinions and advice, but then always eager to go forward conscientiously with the task assigned. He was a great person and I am happy to have known him. Charlie Carter"
"Nancy, my sympathy to you and your family. "
"IF you knew Matt, I can almost guarantee that he was your friend. Matt never knew a stranger, he could talk to anyone for hours about anything and everything. I quickly learned after meeting Matt a few years back that there were always laughs to be shared. Matt was the kind of person who truly loved to make people laugh, he always wanted people to be happy. Matt loved driving bus and he was a light in the lives of all of the students he transported through the years. Matt was an incredible bus driver, always keeping his students safe and sharing a smile. He will be missed by everyone in the transportation department. Matt will not be forgotten. The bus barn won?t be the same without Matt?s warm greetings and jokes. Matt made a difference in the lives of countless children over the years. Matt?s kindness and ready smile will forever be missed. "
"Nancy and family, may God confirm your faith in Him and His love for you with His promising words, ?I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me shall never die, he shall live forever. I go to prepare a place for you. In my Father?s house are many rooms. If it were not so, I would have told you. If I go to prepare a place for you I will come back and take you there with Me.?"
"great co worker"