It is with heavy hearts we report Bartlett Lee Clark of Clarkston; born on December 9, 1944, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2016.  He was 71 years old.
He was the husband of Diane for 34 wonderful years; loving father of Benjamin (Kristie); grandfather of Samantha, Cassidy and Bartlett Lee Clark II. Preceded in death by his parents Milton and Doris and his brothers Milton and Jeffrey. Bart lived a full and exciting life. He served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years in the nuclear submarine force. The pinnacle of Bart’s naval career was his tour of duty as the commander of the nuclear submarine USS Omaha (SSN-692).

After the Omaha, Bart served as the commander of two naval shores activities. His final navy tour was as the Professor of Naval Science at the University of Michigan. Following his navy career, Bart worked for the Ford Motor Company for 11 years.

He was active in local politics, he served as the Superintendent of Independence Township. Bart and Diane retired to Clarkston in 2005. They were both very happy here. Bart was the great, great, great grandson of Jeremiah Clark, one of the two Clark brothers from whom Clarkston takes its name.

Bart became very active in local community affairs. In addition to his long time membership in the Clarkston Rotary Club, Bart was involved in numerous community committees and projects. Friends may visit Thursday 6 – 8  pm at the Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Funeral Service Friday 1 pm at Clarkston United Methodist Church, Clarkston. Private interment in his family plot at Lakeview Cemetery, Clarkston. Memorials may be made to U.S. Naval Academy Foundation or Clarkston Rotary. Online guest book www.wintfuneralhome.com.

We’ll have a story on Mr. Clark’s legacy of community activism, leadership, and support for his hometown of Clarkston in next week’s edition.

If you would like to share your memories of Bart, reply here, email Clarkstonnews@gmail.com, or call 248-625-3370.