Loren "Tom" Clarke

March 15, 1946 - August 31, 2020

Racine - Loren “Tom” Clarke died peacefully at The Villa at Lincoln Park on August 31, 2020. Tom was born on March 15, 1946 to the late Seymour and Nina (nee Johnson) Clarke in Racine. Tom has been a devoted member of Grace Lutheran Church for over 40 years. His faith drew him to attend other church services three times a week. Tom worked for SC. Johnson at the Wax Dale Plant as a machine operator for 20 years. Following his employment, Tom was the recipient of a lifesaving kidney transplant in 1986, which gave him 34 more years of life. Tom enjoyed deer hunting in the Wisconsin Dells area and riding harleys. He spent precious time at the Lighthouse Resort in Minocqua with his loving companion of 24 years, Olivia Highman. Left to cherish Tom’s memories are his two children: Kimberly (nee Clarke) and George Hill and Timothy (Shelly) Clarke; grandchildren: Brittany (Brandon) Seydel, Chance Hill, Jorgen Hill, Jessica (Kyle) Roeder, Alexandra Clarke, and Brandon Clarke; great grandchildren: Grey Seydel, Trip Ford, Daphne Roeder, and one on the way; sister, Joan (Walt) Grgich; sister-in-law: Sharon Clarke; nephews: Paul, Jeff, and Wayne Clarke; other relatives and friends. Tom was preceded in death by his brother, Don Clarke. Tom’s wishes were that he be cremated. Memorials may be directed to Donate Life America, 701 East Byrd Street, 16th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219 or visit www.donatelife.net. Please share online condolences on Tom’s Tribute Page at www.wilsonfuneralhomeinc.com. Special thanks to the transplant clinic team at Froedtert Milwaukee Medical College of Wisconsin and Ascension Hospital for their support and their kind and caring compassion.