J. Richard “Dick” Ark, 95, of Piper City passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Piper City Rehab and Living Center in Piper City. He was born on December 19, 1927 in Dewey, IL, the son of John and Nettie (Farmer) Ark. He married Carol Joyce in Paxton on June 2, 1951.
Surviving are his wife, Carol Ark of Piper City; one son, John R. Ark Jr. of Piper City; one daughter, Judy Kietzman of Piper City; four grandchildren, John J. (Lindsay) Ark, Jennie (Chuck) Black, Josh (Alison) Kietzman, and Jeff (Melissa) Kietzman; and twelve great grandchildren.
He was preceded in passing by his parents; two brothers, Lyle and Dale Ark; two sisters, Betty Resler and Helen Springer; granddaughter, Angela Schafer; son in law, Gary Kietzman; and daughter in law, Kathy Ark.
Mr. Ark was a lifelong farmer in the Piper City area. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 21, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman. Private graveside services will be held at Brenton Twp. Cemetery in Piper City.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Donor’s Choice.
Please share a memory of Dick at knappfuneralhomes.com.
