Harold Douglas Stark passed from this life on June 1, 2025.
Born February 5, 1948, to Harlan and Marjorie Stark of Spring Valley, Wisconsin. He attended school at Lone Balsam, Gilman Elementary and Spring Valley High School. Graduating with the Class of 1966. He went on to raise his family in Spring Valley, Wisconsin.
After his retirement he spent winters in Surprise, Arizona and summers in Wilson, Wisconsin. Beloved by many, his laughter, joy and love will be greatly missed. Those who knew him will agree that this legend is gone too soon.
Harry (Harold) was a hardworking family man. Brilliant, loving and versatile. Always ready to lend a helping hand. Harry had the gift of fix and used that gift with everything he touched. Be it tractors, cars and even broken hearts.
A highly skilled mechanic and an even better husband, father and grandfather. Harry loved life, especially if it involved his family. He enjoyed Packer football and any activity his grandkids were doing.
He loved being in nature. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, boating and he was a long time members of the SV Snow Valley Riders.
He loved mowing the grass, driving on unfamiliar roads and baking his famous chocolate chip cookies.
He also had a great love of music. No matter the genre. There was always music cranked up. He had a soundtrack to his life.
Harry loved a good joke; he loved the joy and laughter of his family and friends.
Many may remember him from his longtime job at Meyer Implement in Baldwin, WI or from Starks Repair, his business in Spring Valley. He loved talking about old cars/trucks and tractors, how many he had in his lifetime, how fast he drove them, and what was done to make them better.
Harry’s life had a lot of promised and struggles. He used his broad life experiences to teach and share for others to learn from… to make their lives better!
Harry’s big heart ultimately failed him but the love that came from it will live on in all who remember him.
Harry is preceded in death by his parents Harlan and Marjorie Stark, first wife Patricia (Stewart) Stark, sister Jean Furuglyas, brothers in law Jim Furuglyas, Harold Bartel, Jim Wall, Nephews Doug Field and an infant nephew, nieces Missy (Field) Banks and Brenda (Bartel) Beers and sister in law Kandi Harvey.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years Jan Stark, children Robin Stark, Jamie (Shayne) Stark, Eric (Jessica) Stark and Marjorie Stark; Grandchildren Lavell, Mya, Drew, Jordyn, Carter, Patricia, Tyler, Destiny; Great-grandchildren Braxton and Lily; siblings Marlene (Dave) Kautz, Wayne (Loretta) Stark, Nita (Tim) Dougherty, Betty Wall, Myron (Ruth) Stark, and Joel (Brenda) Stark, Brother in law Bill (Donette) Stewart, Sister in law Penny (Neil) Dittman, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers: Mike Place and Lee Hanson.
Visitation: July 11, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, S604 Plant St, Spring Valley, WI 54767.
Funeral: July 12, 1:00 p.m. at Gilman Lutheran Church, 8221 330th St, Spring Valley, WI 54767.
Private graveside service to follow with light lunch and memory sharing in church basement.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Keehr Funeral home, Spring Valley is handling arrangements.
