Eugene Clarence “Dutch” Clarke
Eugene Clarence “Dutch” Clarke, 91, of Quincy, died at 1:28 p.m. Sunday August 4, 2013 at his home.
Born February 21, 1922, in Quincy, Illinois, Mr. Clarke was the son of Robyn and Anna Marie Schwartz Clarke Sr.
He married Carmoleata Brown on June 28, 1945 in Hannibal, MO.
Mr. Clarke and his wife recently celebrated 68 years of marriage.
Mr. Clarke retired from Moorman’s Manufacturing after 34 years in the shipping department. In his younger years he owned Dutch Clarke’s Tavern on 7th and Hampshire. And, Mr. Clarke proudly served as a corporal in the Illinois Reserve Militia.
Mr. Clarke had a love of the river, hunting, fishing and looking for mushrooms, but most of all he loved camp life and his
friends at Jeeters located on the East Chute.
He was a lifelong member of Twin Oaks Club, South Side Boat Club, Ducks Unlimited, the National Rifle Association and the Mississippi Valley Hunter’s and Fisherman’s Association. He was also a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
All who knew Mr. Clarke recall fondly that he was quick with a smile, likely followed by a joke. He was known for his famous “Dutch Burgers” that he gladly made for any and all who asked. Mr. Clarke also enjoyed skeet shooting, pitching horseshoes and loved to watch baseball especially his beloved Cubs.
Survivors include his wife Carmoleata and six children: Deborah Ann Kempf (significant other Bryan Bruns) of Quincy, David Clarke of La Manzanilla, Mexico, Daniel Clarke (Ann) of Seattle, WA, Eugene Clarke Jr. (Marcia) of Quincy, Thomas Clarke of Chicago, IL, and Kimberly Clarke Maisch (Todd) of Springfield, IL. A brother, Arthur (Lydia) Clarke of Aptos, CA along with many nieces and nephews also survive.
Other survivors include 5 grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and 5 step great-grandchildren.
Mr. Clarke is preceded in death by his son Jeffrey Clarke, his parents and one brother and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Rev. Don Blaeser, O.F.M. A private family inurnment will take place in Calvary Cemetery. There will be a memorial visitation from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Duker & Haugh.
Memorials may be made to St. Francis Catholic Church. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Thoughts and prayers from the Mabie family.
Jamie, Theresa, Tyler and Madison
sorry for your loss carm He was a good man loved him he all ways brinten everything for my dad when my mother died. very heart felt jan boyd
Sorry for your loss – he was a great man – loved those burgers at SSBC! The Maurice “Dutch” Fletcher family
Gene and Marcia, I am so sorry to learn of the death of gene’s dad. I have been in the hospital, and didn’t see any news until today. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Kim –
So sorry for your loss. Your father seems like a fun and kind man. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
– Bernie Segatto and Kathleen Alcorn
Kim-
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I hope you can find comfort from the memories you hold in your heart and they help lighten your sorrow. Please know you and your entire family is in our prayers.
Love-
Kelly Mersman (and family)
Carm, Debbie and family. I am deeply saddened about the passing of Dutch. He was a great friend to my father and I always enjoyed talking with him, he always had a joke and a smile to always brighten your day. He will be sadly missed.May God embrace you in your time of sorrow. Prayers to all your family.
Kim and family, We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Sounds like he had a very full life. Hopefully all your wonderful memories of him will help comfort you during this difficult time. Sending love and prayers to you. Jay and Mary Shattuck