Clark Ostrowski

Clark Allen Ostrowski was born September 5, 1956 in Browerville, MN to Roger and Betty (Oswald) Ostrowski. He married Lori Hemming on October 13, 1979, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bertha. He had been a truck driver since 1978, the last 12 years with Land O' Lakes/NW Transport. He had been a member of the Hewitt community since 1970 when his parents moved to the area. He was a member of the Leaf River Valley Cruisers, Hewitt City Council, Hewitt Coffee Club and Sequence Card Group. When not driving, he enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycles, hot rods, restoring tractors, mowing the yard and performing upkeep on the house. Clark had two battles with cancer during his life and was victorious over it on October 13, 2003, his 24th wedding anniversary, at the Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis. With the support of his family at his side, Clark left for work at his regular time, this time to work with the Lord. Clark was preceded in death by his grandparents Fred & Mary Oswald and Andy & May Ostrowski and his nephew Andy Nelson. He is survived by his wife Lori; parents Roger & Betty Ostrowski of Ironton, MN; son Derek and his wife Becky of Brainerd, MN and 1 unborn grandchild; brothers Joseph and his wife Lori of Ironton, Wayne and his wife Carla of Deerwood, MN, and Mark and his wife Kim of Deerwood; sister Karin and her husband Tony Nelson of Deerwood; and nieces and nephews. Services were officiated by Rev. Blake Rickbeil. Pallbearers were Rick Mitchell, Luke Mitchell, Thomas Mettler, Kevin Valley, Cliff Filbert and Orn Brissett. Honorary pallbearers were Clarks nieces and nephews, his co-workers and family, and all of his and Lori's Daycare children. Interment was in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Hewitt. Journey Summer of 2003: (a letter by Lori Ostrowski) Clark was diagnosed with Lung Cancer just before our son's wedding in July. Who knows for certain where the road God chooses for us will lead. Just being strong for Clark is hard, but my faith is telling me to be strong and comfort him and everything will be OK, good or bad; the bad is suffering through the pain and uncertainty, the good is knowing that there is a place to go when this life is done. I envy Clark, if it is God's will to take him first, that he gets to meet him before me, what a joyous occasion that will be, even though I am left to ponder my reasons for being here when he goes. Clark has had many rough days having pancreatitis, pneumonia , etc.. He has told me he is scared, maybe not knowing that there may be more cancer or maybe God has told him to "wait a little more longer and you will be coming home. "Clark, your work on earth is done. Your wife will go on with her life. Some days won't be easy, but remember she has her faith. Derek & Becky will be having a baby in the spring. Spring means new life & new beginnings." We have many friends and family to help us through this journey, many thanks to you! May God comfort you and grant you peace in knowing all is going to be OK, we all have faith in God our Savior that this journey is almost done.

Clark Ostrowski

September 5, 1956 - October 13, 2003