Richard Earl Clark, 93, passed away October 27, 2022, at home in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born November 27, 1928, to James Walker Clark and Roberta Jessie Hightower, in Cushing, Oklahoma. He grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas, then moved to White Cloud, Michigan and eventually returned to Hutchinson. He served in WWII in Japan, he loved to paint, write poetry, wood carving, wildlife, reading and he was a preacher for 5 years in White Cloud, Michigan. Richard graduated from highschool and also had some years of college education. He is survived by his loving wife, with a recent celebration of 72 years on October 20, 2022, Margaret (Phillips) Clark; children, Patricia (Dave) of Ohio, Mitchell (Rebecca) of Hutchinson, Kansas, Roger of Nebraska and Teri (Scott) of Kinsley, Kansas; 25 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents and children, James, Joanna, Richard II and Roy. A memorial service will be at the Salt City Cowboy Church November 12th, 2022, at 1 pm, where Richard and his wife were members for several years.