Age 52 of Cottage Grove
On July 21, 2010 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Rory Martin Clark was born April 13, 1958 in St. Paul the son of Thomas & Theresa (O’Connor) Clark. He was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Central High School in 1976. On June 20, 1981 he was united in marriage with Tina Holmes in Stillwater. Rory was a sci-fi fan who enjoyed professional wrestling. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Tina; children Rory Jr. “Rocky”, Amanda Jacobsen; grandchildren Kaitlyn & Hailey Nielsen, Pheobe & Brooklyn Jacobsen, James Mlenek; parents Thomas & Teresa (O'Connor); sisters & brothers Denise (Steve) Bjerke, Kevin (Deb), Guy , Brian (Ann), Danette (Mike) Matykiewicz, Kerry (Patti), Dana (Mike) Klem; sisters & brothers-in-law Vicki Juen (Harvey Rediske), Jim, Joe (Carmen Grinsteadt) & Tim (Kelly) Holmes; Becky (Steve) Donndelinger, Jerry Holmes, Sue Turner & Tom Holmes (Jessica Kinzel); 35 nieces & nephews; 27 great nieces & nephews; many other relatives & friends. Rory was preceded in death by brother, grandparents, niece, Mother & father-in-law; and great nephew. A special thanks to Drs. Rensch, Kosari, Sandgren, and all the medical and administrative staff that provided their expertise, love, caring, and compassion to Rory and his family. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday at ST, THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 920 Holley, St. Paul Park. Interment Lakeside Cemetery, Hastings. Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park (651-459-2875) and 10-11 AM Monday at church.