sing spirit, Frank was always looking for a better way to do things. He partnered with two operators over the years, with the current partnership having lasted 30 years. Improvements to the land, minimization of agricultural chemicals, and clean water were a few of his interests. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Clark, his parents, Lyman and Elizabeth Clark, his brother, Pat Clark, his sister, JoAnn Moret, and his grandson, Jesse Peck. He is survived by his children, Tanya Anderson (Brian), Jeff Clark (Monica), Carol Clark (Janey), Linda Alongi (Tony), Amy Ellgren (Todd), his grandchildren Laurie Fife, Taylor Heitzman, Courtney Schulte, Morgan Smith, Claire Eilert, Brady Clark, Marshall Clark, Meredith Alongi, Franklin Alongi, Connor Peck, Drake Ellgren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Green Hills Retirement Community, with service to follow at 5:30 p.m. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Green Hills Employee Appreciation Fund, 2205 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA 50014.