Karey Clark

VERONA – Karey L. Clark, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.

He was born on Feb. 5, 1976, in Monroe to Deb Clark. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1994 and went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in Criminal Justice. In both high school and college he excelled in sports, specifically football and track. Karey’s sense of humor, and willingness to lend a hand touched many lives.

On Nov. 3, 2001, he married the love of his life, Megan Graves. Together they have three children, Mallory (9), Jack (7), and Sam (4). Karey joined the Oregon Police Department in 2001 moving up through the ranks from Detective, to Detective Sgt., and finally to Lieutenant. Karey loved to hunt and fish, but above all his family and faith were the most important things in his life, and he devoted his life to them.

He is survived by his wife, Megan; his children, Mallory, Jack, and Sam; his mom, Deb; his grandparents, Sam and Dolly Clark; Aunt Jody (Greg) Scheel; Uncle Rodney; mother and father-in-law, Jim and Penny Graves; brothers-in-law, Matt (Lona), Phil Graves; sister-in-law, Katie (Ryan) Biechler, and their families; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his Uncle Tommy Clark, Megan’s grandmother, Maxine Kjorness; and his beloved dog “Milly”.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISH, at ST. ANDREW’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 North Main St., Verona with visitation at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at ST ANDREW’S CATHOLIC CEMETERY.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to “Clark Family Memorial” at the BMO Harris Bank in Oregon, Wis. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com