Benjamin Anton Clark, 93, of Pickerel, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Homme Home in Wittenberg WI on October 12, 2018. He was born in Pickerel, WI on Aug13, 1925 to Benjamin H. and Frances (Fischer) Clark. He married Virginia Powell on Sep 3, 1960, and she preceded him in death on January 13, 2018.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pickerel and served as the church Trustee.  Benjamin grew up on his family’s rural dairy farm. Throughout  his  life  he enjoyed  activities  which  brought  him  close  to  nature:  hunting,  fishing,  and trapping as  well  as  picking apples  from  trees  he  had  planted,  foraging  for  wild mushrooms and berries, and putting up a large kitchen-garden with Virginia. In the spring  he  would  find  the  first arbutuses growing  in  the  woods  and  pick  a bouquet for Virginia. He was a veteran of World War II (1944-1946), being in the 101st Airborne Div., 327th Glider Inf.  He fought in the Battle of the Bulge, the Siege of Bastogne, and the Rhineland Campaign.    He received many medals for his service including the European Theatre Medal with 2 Bronze Stars. He was belatedly awarded the Bronze Star for action during the Siege of Bastogne. After the war, he worked in Michigan as a logger until returning to take over the family farm.    He  built  a  home  across  the  street  from  his  parents’  homestead where he raised his family and lived with Virginia all the days of their lives.  In his later years he developed a passion for photography, his favorite subject being his grandchildren and great grandchildren who brought him much joy.

Benjamin   is   survived by 6 children: Sherry Danielson, Connie (Helmut)  Kiesling, Mary  (Tom)  Moore,  Benjamin  S. (special friend Angie Renken) Clark, Peggy (Scott) Dantuma, and Jenny (Dan) Bodart; 11 grandchildren: Eric (Linda) Danielson,   Karena (Kurt) Seefeldt, Karl (Tricia) Danielson, Helmut (Jeny) Kiesling, Heather (Justin) Yunke;   Rebecca  Hrovat,  Ryan  (Kristin)  Hrovat,  Michael  Hrovat,  Ashley (significant  other  Eric ) Clark,  Bailey  and  Trevor  Bodart;  11 great grandchildren, Kassie and CJ Danielson, Tyler and Jacob Danielson, Hannelore and Giselle Kiesling;  Matthew and Alyeska Seefeldt, Oliver, Max and Rou Hrovat. He is also survived by his siblings Clara Haile and George Clark and many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, John, Mary and Elizabeth.

Memorial services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pickerel, WI. with Fr. Dave Zimmerman officiating.  Inurnment to follow at Pearson Cemetery with Military Honors.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to time of service at church. Weber-Hill   Funeral   Home  is assisting the family with the arrangements.  Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.weberhillfuneralhome.com