William Darrell "Bill" Clark, 66, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his home in Burlington. Born December 1, 1959, in Burlington, he was the son of Orren and Charlene Mynatt Clark.
Bill attended Mediapolis High School before continuing on to work for Champion Spark Plug. He eventually retired after over 20 years of service. Bill was a proud member of UAW Local 1237.
On March 29, 1985, Bill married Mari Anne Willis. They later divorced.
Bill loved being out in nature and by the river. He loved duck hunting and fishing; enjoying a quiet morning and the peace that accompanied it. He looked forward to mushroom hunting in the spring and grilling in the summer. His friends were important to him and he appreciated the camaraderie of riding his Harley with them - doing charity runs with ABATE, and cruising the back roads on a nice summer day. Bill loved NASCAR and never missed a race. Later in life he developed an appreciation for football.
Bill loved his family. He liked taking care of his mom and looked forward to playing cards with her and his aunts and uncles. His daughters were his whole world. He always made himself available to help in what ways that he could, even if it was just watching horror movies together. He cherished the time that he could spend with them, and later, his grandchildren.
Bill's kindness, generosity and love for life will be missed tremendously, but his memory will continue through all who love him.
Survivors include daughters, Anika (Quinton Smothers) Chalupa and Hannah (Zach) Ervin; grandchildren, Jenna Chalupa, Kairi Lindo, Spencer Ervin, and Leon Ervin; sister, Vicki (Robert) Dunlap; nieces and nephew, Andrea Archey, Laura Thompson, and Grant Sandy; numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles; and his fur baby, Daisi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orren and Charlene; sister, Renee Sandy; and nephew, Garrett Sandy.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Please continue to keep Bill's family in your thoughts during this difficult time.