Clark Gilbert Henry

WOODRUFF, Wis. - Clark Gilbert Henry passed away on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at home in the loving arms of his wife at the age of 69. He felt blessed with a long goodbye of 100 days.

He was born in Neenah, graduated from Winneconne High School and then served with pride in the U.S. Navy. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth (Betty) Caudill, 47 years ago. They had three children, William Henry (Holly), of Beaver Dam, Charles Henry (Brandi), of Fitchburg, and Michelle Wright (Ron), of Appleton. He took extreme pride in his six grandchildren, Kevin, Maximillion, Sydney, Spencer, William and Sophia.

He is survived by these loved ones and his mother, Beulah Elaine Henry; his siblings, Alice Fayard, Scott Henry (Kathy), Leah Rogers (Mick) and Mark Henry (Teri); and many nieces, nephews, in-laws and "out-laws."

Clark is preceded in death by his father, William Clark Henry; his brother, Jay Henry; and his niece, Stacey Messerschmidt.

Clark was a fire safety sales and serviceman for more than 30 years. He was a proud member of the Honor Guard with American Legion Post 89 in Minocqua. He lived his faith through his work with the Father Dodge Knights of Columbus Council 7827 in Woodruff. He was especially proud of his contribution to their Wounded Warrior Project.

Clark served as a Woodruff Town Supervisor for 16 years and with his wife, Betty, contributed to community projects like the hospice garden, community garden and the One Penny Parade in Woodruff.

He exercised his passion for trains through his dedicated work in the establishment of and participation in model railroad clubs in Manitowoc and Woodruff, and by always having a train under his Christmas tree.

Family and friends may join in a celebration of Clark's life at Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff on Friday, Oct. 23.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the church. The burial will follow at Watersmeet Cemetery in Watersmeet, Mich.

A full obituary can be found online at nimsgernfuneral.com, where condolences for the family may be offered. In lieu of flowers, the family will establish several memorials in his name.