Romaine "Romie" Clark

Mar 14, 1939 -

Mar 14, 2026

Romie passed away unexpectedly in his Airport Heights home. He was known for his kindness and sense of adventure through his travel, hunting and fishing stories. He had famous backyard barbeques, and hosted neighborhood Christmas and Iditarod parties. He loved football, cribbage, gardening, family and friends from all over the country and beyond.

He was the oldest of four boys born to Jack and Lois Clark. They were raised in Alma, Mich.

After high school, he joined the Marines and served from 1957-1960. During this time his high school sweetheart, Marcie, joined him and they were married in 1958. They had two children, Bret and Becky. Romie attended Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore. Go Beavers! After graduation in 1968, the family moved to Alaska, as he worked on the opening of the Social Security Office in Anchorage. This also started his lifelong love of exploring Alaska.

He worked for the National Air Guard, as a Loadmaster, from 1969-1977, retiring as a Master Sargent. He then Worked for State of Alaska, Borough of Land Management, until again retiring. Then onto the Federal Government, Department of Oil and Gas Leases, until retiring. He then went into business for himself as Frontier Research, retiring when travel became a priority.

After losing his wife of 59 years, it became too quiet in his household. Romie met an outgoing nurse at the infusion center he went to. He talked about her being spirited and fun. After a bit, he got the courage to ask her out. Denise and Romie married in September 2022, and were able to spend five years together traveling and enjoying life to the fullest.

Romie was one-of-a-kind, who never met a stranger. Whether you are a family member, friend, neighbor or associate he will be missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lois; and wife, Marcie.

Survived by wife, Denise; son, Bret; daughter, Becky; grandchildren, Ian and Kat; brothers John, Bruce (Kathy) and Mike, (Libby); and many friends

A Celebration of Life barbeque is scheduled for July 12, 2026, at 2814 Alder Street, starting at 4 p.m. All are welcome - Bring your own camping chair and dress for the weather. Due to the limited parking, a free shuttle service will be available from the west Northway Mall parking lot with Premier Alaska Tours from 3:45-7:15 p.m.