Clark "Scott" Lonie, 77, Merrill, passed away under hospice care at the UW Madison burn center on January 11, 2016. He was born on February 26, 1938 to Clark and Tabitha "Erna" (Broschied) Lonie.
He is survived by his son; Larry Lonie, Rib Lake; his daughter; Laura Pester, SD; two sisters; Ilona (Wayne) Moraitis, FL; Lois (Gary) Benzinger, Merrill; his granddaughter; Alisha (Andrew) Baneck, WA; his grandson; Zephryon Lonie; and his great grandson; Ayden Baneck.
He is preceded in death by his parents Clark and Tabitha and his brother Glenn Lonie.
In his younger years he was a dairy farmer and loved all his animals on the farm. After that he was also a CNA for a couple years. Clark loved to go fishing; he was also an avid Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers fan, he was very proud to be from Wisconsin; he also enjoyed going to Lesson Jim in Merrill and doing the polka. Clark also loved his food and one of his favorite dishes was fried chicken. But most of all he loved his children, grandchildren and great grandson very much.
Funeral services will be held Saturday; January 16, 2016 at Christ United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Ho Lee. Visitation will start at 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at 4:30 p.m.
John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences can be made at www.HonorOne.com