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John "Jed" Clark

Andover, MN

November 3, 1964 - January 26, 2021

Nov 3, 1964 - Jan 26, 2021

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Derek Bare

2016, Ameriprise

My first meeting with Jed was a lunch outing in the skyway. I was a summer intern at Ameriprise, and my brother set me up to meet with his girlfriend’s dad who worked at Ameriprise too. My brother told me to keep my eye out for the guy who works with the printers and who “looks like he would be difficult to knock over”. For lunch, Jed took me to D’Brians soup and sandwich shop, paid for my meal, and entertained me with good conversation and sage advice. I emerged from the lunch outing having learned a clear and simple set of instructions to progress in my career, and I’d garnered an invitation to hang out on his boat - with loose foreshadowing that a Smirnoff Ice may be involved somewhere down the line. In 30 minutes it was clear to me that Jed enjoyed family, helping people and offering mentorship, and making his own fun.

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Janae Hauser

Karen, Alec and Lauren Gonyea

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Mark McDonald

I had the great pleasure of working with Jed over many years and in several different roles at Ameriprise. When we first met, he had become my leader after the group that I was previously in had disbanded. He immediately brought me in to his team and made me feel welcome. His guidance helped me to carve out my long term role at the company, and I am forever grateful to him for that.

What struck me about Jed, and one of the things that I appreciate the most, is the boldness that he brought to his job. It really helped to bring a lot of color to what would otherwise be a somewhat drab corporate environment: he spoke truth to power, he advocated for his team, and he brought a passion that was second to none. That passion is perhaps the biggest lesson he instilled in me and is something that I try to emulate every day.

I've never worked with someone with the military experience that Jed had. While he didn't talk about his service often, when he did it was a significant eye opener that really instilled in me a deep sense of gratitude for what our service members experience and sacrifice for our country. He is a true American hero.

When I think about Jed the most prominent trait that comes to mind is his commitment to family and friends. Many of our discussions where centered on updates around Caleb and McKinsey, and the stories that would tell about his Dad would leave me rolling. No matter how stressful the work would become you knew that Jed was always striving for a higher purpose.

Thank you Jed for all that you gave us, you are truly missed.

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David Ray

Jed-
It has been many years since you graced my life with your humor and outgoing personality. Thank you for your grace, and the times we enjoyed playing Sprint Football and as LTs in the 82nd. To your family, thank you for sharing your son, brother, father and husband with the Rays. Our memories of Jed are timeless.
With love and sadness,
David and Stephanie Ray

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Janae Hauser

The Hoody’s - Love you forever Jed. Cheers .. be the storyteller and card player we all know and love.. thank you for making such wonderful memories. You were family to all of us. You will be missed by all who crossed paths with you.

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Jeff Johnson

An absolute rock of a man and tremendous leader. I will never forget Jed when he was a Firstie cadre member during Beast Barracks talking to me as a plebe about 150lb football. I weighed in at 186 on R Day and asked him how in the heck I would be able to get down to 158? He replied, "you will eat air!" Always looked up to this stone jaw Team Captain and I knew he was destined to lead paratroopers in combat. Honored to know such a great American. Be Thou at Peace, my Brother!

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Mark West

I was a yearling (sophomore) on the 150lb football team and Jed was our team captain. I always admired his passion and intensity for the game of football. He led by example and was a excellent role model. Well done, Jed. Be thou at peace.
Mark West
Head Coach
Sprint (former 150s) Football

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Steve Parker

Well done, brother; be thou at peace...go '50s! Well done, brother; be thou at peace...go '50s! Well done, brother; be thou at peace...go '50s!

Paul Snyder

Be Thou at Peace, Jed. Memories of you and your larger than life personality bring a smile to my face. You will be missed!

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W John Oliver

Be at peace, Jed. Your friendship, passion, and easy smile are alive in me. Thank you for counting me among your friends.

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George Bowman Jr

Jed was a smart, tough but very good dude. He is one the reasons I played 150’s after I got injured playing fat boys. He motivated me when I was down. Thank you Jed. I’m praying for you and your family.

GB

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Steve Parker

Go '50s! Go '50s! Go '50s!

Quentin Misenheimer

Be thou at peace Jed! Until we meet again! We Strengthen The Line!

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Ted Krize

To the Clark family, my most sincere condolences and sympathy to you during this difficult time.

I knew Jed through our shared days at Ameriprise. In fact, he hired me into the company in 2007. Jed immediately became not just my boss, but a friend and mentor. I will never forget our interview and how he started our conversation in a very serious professional manner. Very intimidating. But as the conversation went on, I saw the Jed I came to know well and admire so much. His warm smile, his honesty and--as he liked to point out in others--a contagious energy. He loved his work and he loved his family even more.

As the years went on and our careers evolved, we didn't work together as much as we did when I started with him. But when we did see each other, it was like we just picked up where we left off. I can say I never left a conversation with Jed without laughing or smiling, even under tense circumstances. He had that way about him that was so endearing.

His life lessons--some that cannot be shared here--I carry with me to this day. "Be a leader." "Throw energy to receive energy." "Do an honest day's work." As a friend, Jed helped me through one of the lowest points of my life and offered his home and his friendship during this time. I will never forget that and I will never forget him.

Rest in peace, Jed. You are one of a kind.

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Mac Case

Be thou at peace classmate! We Strengthen The Line.

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Marge Barrett

I sat next door to Jed for many years at Ameriprise. He liked to talk about the things he loved. I knew Jed served but he didn't talk about that very much. What he did talk about was Caleb and McKinsey. He was very proud of both his kids. He talked about how much fun the family reunions were. He loved taking his kids and their friends out on Lake Minnetonka with his boat. He has already been missed at work. I am so sorry that Jed and his family have to go through this.

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Andy Tillman

Jed was in my company at West Point. He was intensely committed to excellence in all that he did. Jed and I were on the company boxing team together. In intramural boxing, it was not unusual to score a TKO, but it was rare. However, in our short 3 round bouts, it was extremely rare to score a solid knockout. I remember Jed did that several times, during intramural boxing season. He would drop his shoulder and legs and come up with a punch that knocked his opponents out cold. These were not TKOs, they were flat out knockout punches. The intensity he took into the boxing ring was illustrative of the intensity that he applied to everything that he held important and dear in life: Duty, Honor, Professionalism, Leadership, Family . . . I am sure the list goes on.

I will alway remember Jed fondly. He was liked and respected by all who knew him at West Point.

Andy Tillman
Jed’s Company-Mate
Company A-1
Class of 1990

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Jay Honohan

I always remember the high school stories about Jed. Was a great classmate. My thoughts and prayers are with the family

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Kevin Lemke

Be thou at peace, Jed. My sincere condolences. I know Jed fought hard showing that grit and determination that propelled him throughout. His memory is certainly a blessing to all of us fortunate to have shared time and experiences with him.

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Jeff Palm

I met Jed in the Summer of 1986 (or was it 87) through a mutual friend, Mike Greene. Mike gave us directions to the Clark house in Iowa and we "road tripped" from West Salem, WI for a raucous weekend affair with him, Mike and several others. After that Jed would pop in to our hometown with Mike on their summer breaks and there was always a laugh to be had and a beer to be drunk. I ran into him later in life and he still had that grin and offered his strong handshake and a hug. Happy to have known Jed and my sincere condolences to his family and friends.

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Janae Hauser

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Jay Witthuhn
I wanted to drop you a note to send my sincere condolences to you and your family for the passing of your beloved brother and son, Jed. By way of introduction, I met Jed about 6 years ago when he and his team were transitioned into a broader advisor facing team I led at Ameriprise. From that time until about 18 months ago when Jed transitioned into more of an enterprise role, I had the privilege of working closely with him as the team delivered against the agenda at hand. And I must tell you, initially I wasn’t quite sure how to read him as he carried such a stoic, seriousness to his day to day tasks. But, like all good things, over time and some shared accomplishments working in the trenches together, I came to appreciate him for being a special person in my life.

For starters, he was a great storyteller. He always seemed to have an experience that he could draw upon to give perspective and bring levity to the task at hand. And while he knew we were doing important work in our day-to-day jobs, it certainly wasn’t the same sense as his call and service to his country, which seemed to be his ultimate pride and honor, and for which a big part of his perspective on the world was molded. It was thru this experience that he learned life lessons about leadership, honor, and commitment that he selflessly passed on to those he worked with.

Below I’ve captured a few of the leadership lessons I learned from Jed in my time working with him:

A leader is not always the one who sits at the top of command but more importantly is the one who nurtures those who will take that post someday. In that vein, there are countless examples of senior leaders in our organization today that were hired and initially led by Jed. His eye for talent was frankly second to none. Like any good drill sergeant, he displayed a tough love approach to his team that often wasn’t understood at the time but served them all well for the situational leadership they would need in the future.

A leader has courage to innovate and find solutions when all else seems improbable. I can’t tell you the number of times that Jed went looking for solutions to problems that nobody else was willing to tackle because it was the “right thing to do” or “needed to get done”. His willingness to lean forward and grab items made others want to do the same who otherwise wouldn’t have.

A leader does not seek out individual praise or recognition for a job well done but does demand you show respect and acknowledge the team when good work has occurred. I will tell you unfortunately I learned this from him the hard way when his team’s work was not recognized properly and he respectively and directly explained to me how it was missed and the implication it had on morale. Let’s just say it wasn’t missed again and it raised my bar of what it meant to be a leader and the responsibility that came with it.

A leader knows it’s important to let your guard down and be human when the moment is right. I’m sure for years to come I’ll hear stories about Jed and the time when….And frankly, sometimes those are better left unsaid in notes likes this when writing a family member 😊. But, let’s just say he left an impression on many for his good spirit, laugh, and ability to not take himself too seriously.

A leader loves his family/friends and is unapologetic about talking about them. He cherished his children and broader family. I had a chance to meet your parents once when visiting Jed at his home when he first fell ill and you could just tell the support structure he had around him was undeniably strong and filled with love. It was what made him tick and frankly what willed him to fight and live longer than many of us could have.

In summary, I just wanted to let you know that Jed left a real impact on me in my life and I’m sure many others on the team. For that, I’ll be forever grateful for the lessons he taught me.

Your family and Jed will continue to be in my thoughts.

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Janae Hauser

Mark Fay
I'm so sorry to hear about your brother Jed.

I don't know that I ever spoke to him or anything - but I sure knew who he was.

When we went to City High football games - when I was in JR high - we would watch the various positions - we got to know the players numbers and names.

Obviously Jed was a standout player - who played with such intensity and emotion - I wanted to take that example which he set into my efforts on the gridiron.

He was a great example for the kids like me coming up the ranks behind him.

It would have been good to know him on a personal level - but I felt a level of admiration towards him as an athlete - which I looked up to.

I'm very sorry for your loss - but I wanted to let you know that he did have an effect on my life by the example he set competing on the football field.

God bless you and your family - you are in my thoughts.

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Janae Hauser

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Jacquie Dutton Strebe - Some mementos I found with my newspapers account.You were amazing, Jed. Jacquie Dutton Strebe - Some mementos I found with my newspapers account.You were amazing, Jed. Jacquie Dutton Strebe - Some mementos I found with ... Read more

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Janae Hauser

Jacquie Dutton Strebe - Some mementos I found with my newspapers account.You were amazing, Jed. Jacquie Dutton Strebe - Some mementos I found with my newspapers account.You were amazing, Jed. Jacquie Dutton Strebe - Some mementos I found with ... Read more

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