Buddy retired in 2004 from Excellent Adventures Charter Bus Co., after more than 34 years of service as a driver. He is survived by his children, Douglas (Mary Setser) Jewel, Thomas (Staci) Clark, Nancy (Randy) Gruber, and Barbara (Scott) Merkle; 14 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna M (nee Jewel) Clark, 2012; and brother, Charles L Clark, in 2019.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 2:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday, March 19, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Leo Memorial Park, Leo, IN.
Memorial donations in his honor may be directed to The Cedars of Leo. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Buddy's family may be shared at www.McCombandSons.com
