Orvin Randolph Clark

Orvin Randolph Clark, EdD born December 26, 1940 to Carver Clark and Alice Rosen in Ashland, Wisconsin passed away May 16, 2016 at his residence in Bayfield.

Orvin’s career consisted of forty-nine years in education as a school business manager, assistant superintendent (business and administration in Wisconsin and Illinois), a professor of educational leadership, and educational administration. He had a Bachelors from University of Wisconsin-Superior, Masters from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and a Doctorate from Northern Illinois University. He was the past president of the Milwaukee Area Association of School Business Officials and the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials Committees. His scholarly activities included numerous articles, presentations on School Business Affairs, and published approximately 55 book reviews on motivation and leadership. He served as an international Association of School Business Officials Meritorious Budget Award Reviewer and Committee Chair.

He was inducted into the Superior Hall of Fame as a team member of the 1958 Superior Central High School State Championship football and as an individual for amateur and colligate boxer 132-35 lbs. He was a three time Hibbing Regional Champion (1958, 1959 & 1961), a 1961 Upper Midwest Champion and Tournament of Contenders Champion, and Best Contender and Outstanding Freshman boxer in 1960 at the University of Wisconsin.

Orvin was a strong advocate of his alma mater Superior Central High School. He was an Executive Director of the Class of 1959 Educational Foundation, Co-Chair of the All School Class Reunion 2004, Chair of four Class of 1959 Reunions, and Chair of three Phi Sigma Epsilon Reunions.

He served on many committees and councils including Chair of the Graduate Council, Faculty Senate and Institutional Review Board, and a number of Search and Screen Personnel Committees. He also served as a member of the University of Wisconsin-Superior Foundation for nine years and member of the University of Wisconsin-Superior Hall of Fame committee for seven years. Upon his retirement from University of Wisconsin-Superior, he was awarded the status of Professor Emeritus.

Orvin was a very dedicated father and grandfather. He is survived by his daughter Christine (David) Kruk of Woodstock, Illinois; son Randy (Becky) Clarkof Stafford, Virginia; grandchildren: Devin (Kerry Boshers) Dickey, Ali Clark, Megan Clark, Tommy Kruk, and Taylor Clark; brother James (Nancy) Clark; sister-in-law Cheryl Clark; special friend: Patricia Anderson; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his identical twin, Orville Carver Clark who passed in 1999; siblings Marge Majetich and Carla Williams; parents Carver Randolph Clark and Alice Marie Rosen Clark.

The celebration of his life will be held in August, and it will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Wisconsin-Superior Phi Sigma Epsilon Scholarship Fund, University of Wisconsin-Superior Central High School Scholarship.