Christopher-Starck-Obituary

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Christopher Clyde Starck

May 6, 1954 - Aug 16, 2025

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Kip was my “big brother” in the Delta Rho Upsilon fraternity at Carroll College in Waukesha, WI in the mid-late 1970s. His humor, wisdom, and intelligence made him an excellent mentor and role model to me as I was navigating early college and fraternity life. I recall how happy he was the day he received his law school admission test (LSAT) results! I was not at all surprised by his remarkable career, accomplishments, and accolades, as it was apparent back in his early 20s that he was...

I was once a defendant in Judge Starck's courtroom. While I was not happy to be there, I was thrilled when the Judge defied a recent ban on reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in the courtroom. I will never forget how that impressed me!

I have more wonderful memories of Kip than I can post here. He was truly one of a kind. Please accept my sincere condolences on his passing. How blessed you are to have had him in your life.

So sorry hear of Kip’s passing. I had the honor to know him and appreciated his friendship, along with many great memories in the Indian Guides program with our sons. He will be missed.

Kip was a wonderful friend from our days at Holy Cross School and Deerfield High. I will miss him.

I am so sorry for your loss, it’s such a heartbreak to lose anyone you love.
Deepest Sympathy to the family.

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. He was deeply respected and a wonderful man.

Kip was one of the most energetic, enthusiastic, and fun law school classmates at Loyola Law School. His infectious smile and humor calmed us down during the tough times at school. He took a group of us up north to the “Commander’s” (his Dad) and Mom’s wonderful cabin in Northern Wisconsin several times , including the day after our draining law school exam, to get out us of the City to celebrate the end of Law School and the beginning of our careers. Of course we celebrated to excess with...

Laura, I’m sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Baldwin Schroeer and family

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Honorable Christopher Clyde ‘Kip’ Starck passed away on August 16, 2025, peacefully in his home. Born on May 6, 1954, in Deerfield, Illinois, to Daniel and Polly Starck, Kip is survived by his wife, Laura, and their four children – Elizabeth (Brian) Coughlin, Katherine (Jacob)...

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