Gary Stark, age 79 of Monroe, formerly of Gratiot and Beloit, died Friday, July 29, 2016 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on January 10, 1937 in Monroe, the son of Frank and Mamie (Ellingson) Stark. He graduated from South Wayne High School in 1954. Gary married Nola Marty on July 31, 1955 in Browntown. Nola preceded him in death in 2000. Gary married Lenita Colbeck on May 23, 2003 in Gratiot. He was employed as a Machinist/Supervisor at Gardner Machine in South Beloit for nearly 40 years and was also a lifetime bartender on the side.
Gary was a member of Wiota Lutheran Church, and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, coaching baseball and spending time with his family. Gary was always ready to help everyone whether friend, family or a stranger. Gary was an avid Cubs, Bears and Badger fan.
Gary is survived by his wife, Lenita of Monroe, 2 sons; David Stark, Sheboygan; Steven Stark of Fontana; 2 grandchildren; Gary Wayne and Michelle; 4 great grandchildren; 2 step-children, Rick (Paula) Bordner of Wapakontea, OH, and Becky (Tim) Nethery of Greendale, WI; 7 step-grandchildren; 3 step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Nola; brothers, Clifford and Maynard; sister, Frieda Swiggum.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 5, 2016 at Wiota Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mae Jean Zelle officiating. Burial will be in Saucerman cemetery. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 4, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home in Monroe and one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.
Gary was a member of Wiota Lutheran Church, and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, coaching baseball and spending time with his family. Gary was always ready to help everyone whether friend, family or a stranger. Gary was an avid Cubs, Bears and Badger fan.
Gary is survived by his wife, Lenita of Monroe, 2 sons; David Stark, Sheboygan; Steven Stark of Fontana; 2 grandchildren; Gary Wayne and Michelle; 4 great grandchildren; 2 step-children, Rick (Paula) Bordner of Wapakontea, OH, and Becky (Tim) Nethery of Greendale, WI; 7 step-grandchildren; 3 step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Nola; brothers, Clifford and Maynard; sister, Frieda Swiggum.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 5, 2016 at Wiota Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mae Jean Zelle officiating. Burial will be in Saucerman cemetery. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 4, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home in Monroe and one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.