Phillip Clark 1937-2026

Phillip E. Clark, 88, of Mayetta, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Rossville Healthcare and Rehab in Rossville.

Phillip was born Dec. 24, 1937, in Marsland, Neb., the son of Howard W. and Tressie (Fiester) Clark.

Phil married Sharon Jean Fowler on Dec. 21, 1962, at First Christian Church in Junction City. They shared 39 years of marriage before Sharon passed away on Dec. 28, 2001. To this union they shared four children, Gina, Terry, Carla and Tracy.

Phil worked for the Jackson Farmers Co-op in Holton for more than 35 years, retiring in 2000 as the feed truck driver. He took much joy in fishing, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sharon; daughter, Carla Clark; sister, Edith Grimm; three brothers, Willard Arnold Clark, Ralph E. Clark and Ellsworth Clark; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Edwards.

Survivors include a daughter, Gina Tessendorf (Larry) of Circleville; two sons, Terry Clark (Nikki) of Grove Springs, Fla., and Tracy Clark (Mandi) of Topeka; 10 grandchildren, Kristina Strawn (Justin), Katherine Jones, Karsin Clark, Jessica Reveles (Hugo), Mark Tessendorf, Tyler Clark, Myranda Carswell (Justin) Ethan Clark and Evan Clark; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 4 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in Holton Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the Jefferson County Humane Society, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave the family a condolence, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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