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Gary Stark Obituary
Gary Robert Stark
1940 - 2023
KENOSHA - Gary Robert Stark, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 29, 2023. Born on April 9, 1940, in Ramsay, Michigan to Robert and Vienna Stark (nee Kuismi). After the passing of his birth mother in 1943, he was blessed to be lovingly raised by Elizabeth Stark (nee Veda). He loved his little sisters Judy and Sharon, and fondly recalled memories with them. His happy childhood was spent chasing Brook Trout and Whitetail Deer across the western Upper Peninsula. After attending Michigan Tech for a brief period, he moved to Racine, WI in 1960 and found employment with American Motors Corporation as a Journeyman Pipefitter. He was united in marriage to Gloria Kralicek on January 6, 1962 and they were blessed with three sons, Glenn, Gregg, and Gerald. Gary had a deep love for his family and friends and his door was always open. A proud trade unionist, he was a member of UAW Local 72 for over 30 years. After his retirement in 1990, he spent much time with family and friends at his beloved deer camp in Park Falls, and he was always in good company with the Palecek Family. A diehard Detroit Lions fan, fiercely loyal no matter how rough the season was. He was a proud Finn and was never short on Sisu. He was loved by many and left a lasting impact on all that were fortunate enough to know him. Gary will forever be defined by his love for his family, as everything he did, he did for them.
Gary is survived by Gloria Stark, his sons Glenn and Gerald (Trish), daughter-in-law Denise, daughter-in-law Abby, sister Judy Dufrane. Proud Grandfather of Erricka (Erik), Andrew (Melanie), Nick (Nicole), Matthew (Kirsten), Gavin (Carmen), Thomas, Bria (Nikitas), Brandon, Riley, Joe, and Bob (Amanda). Proud great-grandfather of eight children with another soon to be born. Further survived by sister-in-law, Margaret "Cookie" Kralicek; nieces Cheryl, Michele, and Nicole, nephews Robert, Mark, and Brian, and special sons Joe Hand and Mark Kochanski.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Gregg, sister Sharon and brother-in-law Robert Miskovich, brother-in-law Louis Dufrane, parents-in-law Jerome "Grumpy" and Gloria Kralicek, and special son Bill Stommel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St, on Saturday February 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Private interment will be held at Caledonia Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and doctors at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital and Horizon Hospice in Milwaukee. Their professionalism and compassion for Gary was a comfort to the family in these difficult times.
Please send condolences towww.meredithfuneralhome.com.
MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
803 MAIN ST. RACINE, WI 53403
(262) 634-7888
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Richard Wensel
February 4, 2023
It is with sincere sadness to hear of the passing of Mr. Stark. I was blessed to be a part of that family as a teenager. Mr. Stark reminded me of my father. Family man. Father, worker, honest and tough. When my father passed when I was 16 he approached my mother to take me on a two week trip up north. Those two weeks eased my pain. I was with Glen, Gere, and Gregg. RIP Mr. Stark you dusted me off when I needed it. Love and condolences to the family
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