Richard (Dickie) Edward Clark passed away late Friday evening, November 21, 2008 at the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, Nevada. He was 64.

Dickie was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 19, 1944 the son of Joseph and Mary (Anderson) Clark

He moved to Colorado at the age of 14. He spent most of his life as a professional musician, playing drums and as a singer. He had lived the past twenty years here in Yerington, Nevada. He had worked as a Chef at Dini's Lucky Club Casino Restaurant until becoming a bartender at Lil's Bar and a caregiver to Lee Anderson. He had been a member of the Moose Lodge. He will be remembered for his kind heart, free spirit, his love of cooking and the joy he received from entertaining others with his singing.

He is survived by his brothers, Robert C. Clark and his wife, Jacqueline of Salem, N.H., Vincent P Clark and his wife Lorraine of Marshfield, MA amd Daniel J. Clark of Connecticut; his four sisters, Mary C. Clark of Quincey, MA, Carol Starr and her husband Joseph of Bridgewater, MA, Pat Hanson and her husband, Paul of Bridgewater and Irene Kruise of Eerie, CO. He wil also be missed by his many nieces, neohews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father, Joseph Guinazzo; a sister, Marjorie Murphy and a brother, Joseph C. Clark.

A celebration of Life service was held at Noon, Sunday, December 7th at the Running Iron in Yerington.

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book at www.FRFH.net

Arrangements are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, NV 89447 (775) 463-2911