Bernadette Marie Clark

In Memory of

Bernadette Marie (Trzeciak) Clark

Belle Plaine, KS Bernie Clark, 84, died Friday February 18, 2022.

Bernadette (Bernie) was born June 9, 1937 to Anthony F. Trzeciak and Mary C. (Bystrek) Trzeciak in Dayton, Ohio. She married Wallace Cooper June 24, 1957 who was a military man and the couple traveled from base to base. In 1966 she decided to stay in Kansas to raise their 5 children while he continued his military career. In October 1970 the couple added the eighth member of their family. On August 5, 1986 she married the love of her life Richard. Bernie retired from Wesley Medical Center where she worked as an PBX operator. After retiring she devoted her life to taking care of her husband. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, BINGO, and crocheting.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Eugenia, husband Richard Charles Clark of 36 years, and son-in-law Thomas Ricke.

Bernie is survived by her children Barbara (Jeff ) Moos of Boise ID, Ted (Sue) Cooper of Knoxville TN, Carl Cooper, Wally (Leon) Cooper both of Wichita KS, Theresa Ricke of Harper, KS, Angel Cooper of Huston, TX. Grandchildren Gregg (Donna) Moos, Alex (Chrystina) Moos, Amy (Seth) Wall, Rebekah McDanold, Stephen Cooper, Alisha (Ezekiel) Bundi, Joseph (Heather) Ricke, Nico Tapu, Alec Tapu, Great grandchildren Oryn Moos, Thad Wall, Laura Wall, Arthur Wall, Kate McDanold, Alisha Orina, Mandela Orina, Andrew Orina, Madison Ricke, Trevor Ricke, James Moos, Alexis Moos. Brother Edwin, (Sue) Trzeicak of Ohio and many more family and friends.

Services to be announced

Private services will be held.