Clark E. Poth

Clark E. Poth, 85, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away on Monday,   January 9, 2023, at Hospice of  Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, Ohio. He was born on December 21, 1937, in Hicksville, Ohio, to Virgil and Margaret (Walters) Poth. Clark met and married Phyllis (Lowe) on February 10, 1962, and they shared the next 61 years together.

Clark started work in 1954 with the National Idea Company, of Hicksville, assembling corn cribs for five years. From 1959-1971 he worked for the former Perma-Glass, of Genoa and in 1971 he started working in the maintenance department of the State of Ohio Turnpike commission, Elmore, Ohio. He remained there for the next 28 years, retiring as assistant foreman. 

Clark liked to fish, travel, camp with friends and family and attend car shows with his two classic cars, winning many awards.

Clark is survived by his wife; Phyllis, children; Crystal Dawn West, Clark E. Poth, Jr., Mark Weyandt, and Mike Weyandt, grandchildren; Brent, James, Nate, Madelon (Scott), Megan, and Phillip, Jr., five great-grandchildren and brother; Robert (Judy) Poth. Preceding him in death were his parents, step-son; Phillip P. Weyandt, Sr., and brother; Richard Poth.

A memorial service for Clark will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 12:30 PM, at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 West St., Genoa, Ohio. In memory of Clark, memorial contributions may be directed to the A.C.J.F.D. Station #36, 101 E. Sixth St., Genoa, OH 43430, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551, or The Clay Township Police Dept., 21774 W. Holts East Rd.,Genoa, OH 43430. Online condolences may be shared at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.