Robert L. Stark, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Stark, Robert L., Jr., Sebring, Florida Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the Florida Hospital Heartland, Sebring, Florida. Age 86 years. Bob was born on March 29, 1929, in Freeland, Michigan to the late Robert, Sr. and Malinda (Krauss) Stark. Bob married Kathleen M. Schmidt on July 29, 1955, in Angola, Indiana and she predeceased him on April 4, 1990. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 9, 1951. Corporal Stark had served in the 5th Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on March 8, 1953. Prior to his retirement, Bob was employed as a truck driver for Blair Transit - Great Lakes Express / Branch Motor Express for 36 years. Bob was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Placid, Florida, and a past member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Saginaw, Michigan. Bob’s memberships included the Teamsters Union Local #0486, American Legion Post #0025, and Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #2374. Surviving are his son, Robert C. Stark, Thomas Twp., Michigan; his sister, Joyce Terhune, Somerset, New Jersey; and a dear special friend, Maxine Duffy, Sebring, Florida. Bob was also predeceased by his daughter, Carol Jean Stark, and his sister, Marion Callahan. Military Funeral Honors Ceremony will take place 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Saginaw Twp., under the auspices of the U.S. Army and American Legion Post #439. Memories and sympathies of Bob may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Robert L. Stark, Jr.

March 29, 1929 - March 23, 2016