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DONALD STARK
LIMA — Donald Benjamin Stark, 82, passed away November 10, 2014, at 11:27 pm at his residence. Donald was born January 11, 1932 in Huron, OH, to the late Daniel and Alice (Hopkins) Stark. On August 14, 1954 he married Marilyn Malott Stark and she survives.
Donald retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant as a machine repairman after 36 years. He enjoyed golf, bowling, fishing, reading and playing cards. Donald was a member of the UAW Ford Retirees, Bluffton Golf Club and the Columbus Grove American Legion. He was a 1949 graduate of Lafayette-Jackson Township High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors also include five children Randall E. (Linda M.) Stark of Traverse City, MI, Brian K. (Janet A.) Stark of Dublin, Valerie R. Parkins of Cridersville, Christal M. Ford of Troy, Sean A. (Kimberley L.) Stark of Columbus; 15 Grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren; and one Great Great Grandchild.
Donald was preceded in death by: seven sisters, Mary Leppla, Altha Gossman, Juanita Lieber, Cynthia Stoodt, Gladys Strait, Alice Welch, Dorothy Leppla and four brothers, Robert "Gene Stark, Harold Stark, Infant brothers-Thomas and Daniel Stark.
Services will be held November 14, 2014 at 11:00 am at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Rev. J. Randy Davis to officiate the service. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery following the service where military rites will be performed. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton
Memorial contributions may be made to DAV Capital City Chapter 3, Columbus, Ohio. Attn: Thomas Cunningham.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Joan Condon
November 14, 2014
Joan Condon family wish to extend our condolences.
Deb Helser
November 12, 2014
The entire Stark Family; I want to express my deepest condolences. It was an honor to know Don. I wil keep all of you in my prayers; May peace calm your hearts over this difficult time!!!
Sharon McClintock
November 12, 2014
Marilyn and Family, thinking of all of you in this time of loss. God bless.
Phil & Diane Murphy
November 12, 2014
Brian and Sean, please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil and Diane Murphy
November 12, 2014
To Brian and Family, We are so sorry for your lost.
David & KK Boyles
William Miller
November 12, 2014
Marilyn and Family, My heartfelt condolences in the loss of Don. Looks like you had 60 years together. Wow !
May our Lord and Savior hold you close in this time of mourning. Bill Miller
Wilma Murphy
November 12, 2014
To Christal and family. May God wrap His arms around you at this difficult time.
With love, Wilma
Barbie Johnson
November 12, 2014
Val, just want you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Regina Miller
November 12, 2014
To Valerie and Family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father, I will keep you and your family in prayer.
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