Frank M. Clark, Jr.

Frank M. Clark, Jr., 84, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Formerly of Muncie, IN, Indianapolis, IN, and Rochester, MI, he had been a fulltime resident of Bonita Springs, FL since 2001. Born in Muncie, IN on March 18, 1932 to Frank and Lottie Bates Clark, Frank graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1950. That same year he married his high school sweetheart, Susie Bonshire Clark, who he first met in seventh grade. Their love affair lasted more than 65 years, ending just eleven months ago when Susie preceded Frank in death. His height and basketball talent landed him on the local Chrysler industrial basketball team, the first step in a long and successful career. The team required a switch from working the night shift to days, and the rest, as they say, is history. Attending college at night, and working days, Frank quickly moved up the ranks, retiring in 1989 as General Manager of Chrysler’s Power Train division. Upon retirement he started his own business, Clark Associates, an international automotive consulting firm. An avid and enthusiastic golfer for most of his adult life, Frank was a member of Pelican’s Nest Golf Club in Bonita Springs and a former member of Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs, where he enjoyed participating in Men’s Ministry. He loved walking his dog, Molly, with neighborhood friends, and was a passionate supporter of Indiana University basketball, enjoying nothing more than discussing the Hoosiers’ ups and downs with his like-minded sons! Survivors include loving sons, Greg (Cathy) Clark of Okemos, MI, Brian (Beth) Clark of Doylestown, PA, and Bruce (Lisa) Clark of Jericho, NY and Boca Raton, FL; cherished grandchildren Erin (Adrian Cazal), Beth Clark, Steven Clark, Kristen Clark, Dan Friedman, Mike Friedman, precious great-granddaughter Eva Cazal; and brothers Dale (Mary) Clark, Roger (Jo Ellen) Clark, and sister Sharon Kay Koop. A memorial service to celebrate Frank’s long and happy life will be held on Thursday, July 28 at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. Frank and Susie will be returned to Muncie, IN for their final rest; the date for the Muncie service is to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to The American Heart Association or First Presbyterian Church, Bonita Springs. Arrangememnts are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.

Frank M. Clark, Jr.

March 18, 1932 - July 17, 2016