Clark A. Lebo

KINGSFORD Clark Allen Lebo, 85, passed on August 27, 2017 at Freemans Nursing Home in Kingsford, MI. He was born July 28, 1932, the son of Joseph and Violet Lebo. In 1955 Clark married Mary Lee Beaudoin in Calumet, Michigan. They spent the majority of their marriage in the Kingsford, MI and Spread Eagle, WI area. Clark graduated from Calumet High School in 1950 and followed that with a degree in Forestry Management from Michigan Technological University in 1954. While at MTU Clark was a member of the Kappa Delta Psi fraternity; he proudly attended reunion events, eventually being honored as the oldest member present. He began his career with Calumet & Hecla Mining Company in 1954. This career was interrupted by a calling from the US Army which he served in Europe. Returning from the armed service he again worked with Calumet & Hecla in the forestry industry from the Copper Country to Marquette to Iron Mountain. For the balance of his career Clark managed the “Goodman Timber’ in Florence County, WI. He was a proud and caring steward of this ancient stand of timber stating, “if properly managed it could sustain itself forever.” He retired from International Paper in 1996. Slowing down just enough to enjoy the lake life and his grandchildren. He continued as a consultant forester for Marquette County, Iron County and several land associations. He also served on the Florence County Board of Supervisors, the Menominee Range Historical Foundation and the City of Iron Mountain Tree Board. He was a former member of the Elks Club, Marquette Men's Club, Chippewa Club, Pine Grove Country Club, and the Timber Producers Association. Clark was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Rueben, and a daughter Allison. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Lee. A son Mark and his children Allison, Alexandra and Logan. A son Chris (Nancy Finch) and his son William. Family and friends can join a celebration of life at Clark’s home, 1020 Woodward Avenue, Iron Mountain, on Thursday 8/31/17 from 3 - 7. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Dickinson County Healthcare System, the VA Hospital and Freemans Nursing Home for their compassionate care. A special thank you to an angel without wings, Jan Collins, who has been a rock for the family. Condolences to the family of Clark A. Lebo may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Clark A. Lebo

July 28, 1932 - August 27, 2017