Bernard K. "Bernie" Clark, 88 of Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Warrensburg passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Boone Hospital in Columbia.

Bernie was born March 18, 1933 in Sedalia, Missouri the son of Leonard C. Clark and Dorothy B. (Henry) Clark. He graduated from Knob Noster High School and attended UCM for two years. Shortly thereafter he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served for two years. He married Janet L. Nietzert on July 7, 1957 in Knob Noster. Bernie sold cars and subsequently joined the Army National Guard where he served for twenty-one years. He retired from Lotspiech Motors. He married Susan L. Richards on June 19, 1999 in Warrensburg and the couple made their home in Columbia. Bernie loved cars, especially classic cars. He was a friendly, outgoing man with a great sense of humor who enjoyed brightening the day of every person who crossed his path and making people laugh with his jokes.

Survivors include his wife, Susan; two daughters: Sheila Clark (Bruce) of Lake Winnebago, MO and Leslie Rudd of St. Joseph, MO; grandson: Anthony Rudd of St. Joseph, MO; and brother: Kirby Clark of Tonganoxie, KS.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26 ^th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Rev. Charles Brant officiating.  Interment will follow at the Knob Noster Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the chapel.

A Celebration of Life service will be scheduled in Columbia at a later date.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Janet L. Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund for Jennies Basketball at UCM.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net