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Gary STARKS Obituary

Born in Minneapolis, MN on October 13, 1940. Passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2023, at the age of 82. Preceded in death by parents Walter Edwin Starks & Evelyn (nee Weeks) Starks; siblings Bob, David, Ruth & Dennis. Survived by sister Sharon (Karl) Flick, loving companion Karen Snow, many relatives & friends. Proud owner of Starks Bar & Grill, former owner of The Mirage, Mr. Nibs, The Chatterbox & many more. Celebration of Life Tuesday, October 10, 2023 12pm-4pm Moose Lodge, 5927 Concord Blvd., Inver Grove Heights, MN.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 8, 2023.

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Becky Thompson

September 17, 2024

Gary was the best. My band played al Nibs and. Starks. He'd call out you can go uptown you can go downtown but you can't stay here..he was the best

Barbara Holm

November 3, 2023

My late husband, (Tom) and I used to frequent Mr. Nibs a lot. We had so many good times there. We used to work at Pancho Villa's (also called Mad Mad Mexican later. Gary would always call out, "Go to Pancho Villas and eat" because we were open until 3am. Mr. Nibs was a great place to go and they had the best food and music. Gary was a great guy. He will be missed.

Bryan P. Björnson

October 15, 2023

I had the honor and pleasure to work for Gary at Mr. Nibs, The Mirage, Starks (Halfway House) Bar & Grill. The picture is of me working at the side door of Mr. Nibs.

Bernadette Rooney

October 10, 2023

My prayers are with the family. Worked at Mr. Nibs/Mirage for years along with his daughter.

Nancy Flugaur

October 9, 2023

I will never forget you Gary. Always the life of the party. Great employer, great friend, great man. RIP

Dan

October 9, 2023

I was a regular at Starks Bar when I lived/worked in Eagan. All the great live music Gary brought in there. Especially the early 2000s. I'd walk in and there would be big Gary collecting cover charge. After awhile he'd just nod his head and let me in. He had stories FOR DAYS! A lot of good memories at Starks.

Linda Gervais

October 9, 2023

Gary was like a second Dad and his wonderful family like my own. I had many good times with them at Christmas and at the bars they owned. I´ve never forgotten all those times nor will I. God Bless you all.

Linda Gervais

October 9, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Gary´s passing. I know he´s been thru so much over the years that God finally took him home. He was a great man with a great sense of humor. RIP my friend

Fran

October 8, 2023

Always a fun time with Gary. Knew him since 1972. One of my husbands best friends. You will be missed Gary!

Sharon

October 8, 2023

I worked for gary when the bar was called starks halfway house.he was a very nice person.

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