MINNEOLA- Charles L. Clark, 86, passed away July 5, 2025, at Minneola Long Term Care.

He was born May 9, 1939 to C.B. & Mildred (Crone) Clark in Dodge City, Kansas. He was raised north of Bloom, Kansas on a farm with his brother Raymond Clark and sister Carolyn (Clark) Greenlee. Charles graduated from Bloom High School in 1957, after school he farmed with his dad until he was drafted to the Army for six years (1961-1967). He eagerly returned to the farm picking up where he left off and stumbled upon the love of his life Ethel Mae Hindman. Charles wasted no time marrying Ethel Mae in December of 1968. He managed to convince Ethel Mae to plant their roots just three miles east of where he grew up. There they raised their four children Chris, Shelly, Sharla, Sheri and a granddaughter, Erica. Already farming, digging with his backhoe and raising strong kids he managed to add driving semi and hauling grain to his list of his passions. Continuing to show his resilient strength, great work ethic and grit he hauled grain until fall harvest 2024.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents C. B. & Mildred Clark, wife, Ethel Mae Clark, son, Chris Clark, grandson, Christopher Conrardy, and nephew Gary Clark.

Charles is survived by his brother, Raymond Clark, sister, Carolyn Greenlee (David), 3 daughters, Shelly Eriksson (Daniel), Sharla Herrera, Sheri Kellenberger (Scott). 8 grandchildren, Erica Wittman (Aaron), Mirranda Kellenberger, Stevie Garcia (Gerson), Marriah Kellenberger (Eric Fisher), Logan Kellenberger (Jasmine), Damyan Herrera, Heather Best, Kelly Holder (Heath). 19 great grandkids and 2 great great grandkids. Brother-in-law, John (J.W.) Hindman (Karen) and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a public visitation with family present on Thursday July 10, from 4:00 pm to7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave, Dodge City, Kansas 67861. Services will be on 10:00 am Friday July 11, 2025 at the First Christian Church located at 711 Fifth Avenue, Dodge City with Dusty Cookson officiating. Burial will follow at Appleton Township Cemetery, Minneola with full military honors by KSARNG and SWKS Veterans Funeral Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Minneola Long Term Care in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.  Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com