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Karl Stark Obituary
1923 - 2008Colonel Karl F. Stark, US Army, Retired. Civil Engineer, transitioned January 2, 2008.
Born on Stark's Island 3/27/1923 to Louis and Emma Bratz Stark, Crystal Lake in Plymouth, Wisconsin. He entered the US Army Air Corps 1943. He married Peggy Friedman 2/14/46 in Tuscaloosa, AL. Attended the University of Alabama graduating with a BS degree, Mining Engineer 1949. Texas A&M University with a Civil Engineering degree, 1956. Having served in World War II; Korea; and Vietnam War. He was awarded the Nation's Third Highest Award for Valor, the Silver Star Metal; Two Bronze Star Medals with merits; Two Purple Hearts; Meritorious Service along with many other distinguished awards.
He is survived by wife, Peggy; children, Suzan Stark Owsley, Christopher F. Stark, Teri Stark Davis, Kit Stark Jordan, Robin F. Stark; and their families which include 17 grandchildren & nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Karl Dale; three sisters; and a brother.
A time of visitation will be from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Friday, at Rose Lawn Funeral Home, Gulf Breeze, Florida.
A memorial funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m.
Interment will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
ROSE LAWN FUNERAL HOME, Gulf Breeze, Florida has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Merry M Helm
October 25, 2024
The Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to First Lieutenant Karl F Stark, Corps of Engineers, United States Army, while serving as executive officer of Company (illegible), 13th Engineer Battalion, who distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy at Hoengsong, Korea, on 12th February 1951 and 13 February 1951. During this period, Lieutenant Stark and his engineer platoon were attached to a task force comprised of elements of the United Nations Forces. While supervising the construction of a pioneer road, which would allow the task force to withdraw from an enemy encirclement, the force was subjected to withering enemy fire. Lieutenant Stark, without regard for his own safety, moved forward encouraging and inspiring his men. When the units started their withdrawal, they were again ambushed and pinned down by heavy small arms fire. Lieutenant Start repeatedly exposed himself to the enemy while regrouping his platoon to return the enemy fire. After fighting their way out of the ambush, the task force was attacked a third time. Lieutenant Stark took command of the troops again and by his courageous action, the charge was repeated and the enemy forced to withdraw. Although wounded, Lieutenant Stark refused medical aid until all the wounded were treated and evacuated. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Stark on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of Alabama. 7ID HG GO 73, 22 Mar 1951
Nancy Andrews
January 8, 2008
As a friend of Kit and Roberts, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Alan & Vicki Woolford
January 4, 2008
As friends of Kit & Robert, we are surely sending up prayers for Peace to flow through the family in the events of loss and the days to come.
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