Age 73, born on Nov. 11, 1943 to the late James Leonard and Evelyn (Brown) Clark, went to be with his heavenly father in the early morning hours of Feb. 12, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family at Augusta University Medical Center. Fred is preceded in death by his parents, and brother David Clark. Fred was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Ithaca and most recently attended Ginhamsburg Church in Tipp City. Fred retired from Fram Inc. in Greenville where he worked for 30 years. He most recently worked at All American Clothing Company in Arcanum. Fred served many years for the Arcanum Fire and Rescue along with the Arcanum Aux. Police Department. He also served on the Miami Valley Mounted Search and Rescue squad. Fred enjoyed spending time with family, his beloved dog Bones, and trail riding his horses with friends all over the Midwest, especially the Great Smoky Mountains. Fred is survived by his children, Trish (Kevin) Jackson, Cathy Beam, and Frank (Glenda) Clark; grandchildren Ryan Brehm, Carissa Hudson, Rachel (Lance) Lockman, Allison Brehm, Maria Brehm, Carly Jackson, Isaiah Jackson, Caitlin Sexton, Caleb Clark, Dylan Beam, Josh (Haley) Stafford, Nathan (Jerica) Stafford, Courtney Stafford; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Jim (Janice) Clark; sister, MaryAnn (Lawson) Nickol; numerous nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held 6:00PM Friday, March 3rd at Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St., Arcanum, OH 45304.  Visitation will be held 3-6PM March 3rd, prior to services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Arcanum Fire & Rescue or Robert Morris Ministries. Email condolences may be sent by going online to www.kreitzerfuneralhome.com