Connie Clark

1938-2021

Connie L. Clark, 83, of Thorp passed away on Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021 at Turner Integrity Care in Thorp. Graveside funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Mar. 22, 2021 at the Donald Cemetery, rural Taylor County with Pastor Kenneth Schmidt officiating. Connie Lou Englebretson was born on Feb. 2, 1938 in Cornell, the daughter of Earl and Lucille (Creaser) Englebretson. She was raised in the Donald area and graduated from Gilman High School in 1956. After graduating from high school, Connie attended the Taylor County Teacher’s College in Medford earning her teaching certificate. In 1958, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Clark. They later divorced. Connie taught school in the Waukesha area for ten years. Upon returning to central Wisconsin, Connie taught at Stanley-Boyd Schools for a few years. In 1980, she began teaching 3rd grade at the Thorp Catholic School in Thorp until her retirement in 2000. She loved her students and took great care in shaping their lives.

During retirement, Connie enjoyed reading, having a piece of pie and ice cream, and camping with Fred and Penny. In her younger days, she also enjoyed snowmobiling. But most of all, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Connie is survived by her two children, Penny (Fred) Gehrke of Willard and Steve Clark of Thorp; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Kathleen (Bernie) VandenHeuvel of Gilman; two brothers, Ronald Englebretson of Riverside, Calif. and Rocky (Kathy) Englebretson of West Allis; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Ricky Englebretson; and her sister-in-law, Peggy Englebretson.

Online condolences may be expressed at: www. cuddiefh.com Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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