Robert William Clark, 83, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed peacefully on September 24, 2023. He was born to John and Ivy Hansen Clark in 1939. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jack, Tom, and Carol, as well as his only granddaughter, Winter Amanda Petrovich. Bob is survived his wife, Diane; his children, Bob (Belinda) and Elizabeth Anne Clark; two stepchildren, Susan (Carl) Andrews, and Robert (Annette) Barkema; and two grandchildren, Daniel and Stephen Andrews. Bob was a quiet gentle man, who held great Faith. He was a sports fan, an avid reader, loved taking naps, cooking and baking bread. He attended Michigan State University for his bachelor's degree and University of Wisconsin - Madison for his master's degree in chemistry. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Visitation will be Friday September 29, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm with a memorial service to follow at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.  In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to: SAMS (Syrian American Medical Society) at https://www.sams-usa.net.