Robert "Porky"

R. Stark

Robert "Porky" R. Stark, 69, Lake Mills, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at his home following an apparent heart attack.

He was born on July 20, 1946 in Watertown, the son of Vincent and Eleanor (Roehl) Stark.

He was a graduate of Lake Mills High School, class of 1965 and later earned his associate degree at MATC.

He married Rachel Magnussen on October 24, 1981.

Prior to retirement, Robert had been employed as a welder at Lyco in Columbus and previously at APV Crepaco.

Robert was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the United States Marine Corps.

He was a member of the Clarence Bean – Warren George Lake Mills American Legion Post #67 and the Jefferson Sportsmen's Club.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, cooking, trap shooting, spending time with his family at his home and especially spoiling his grandsons.

Survivors include his wife, Rachel; two daughters, Allison Stark, Valerie (Ed) Schmitt, all of Lake Mills; two grandsons, Landen Robert and Joseph Edward; his father, Vincent Stark of Aztalan; ten brothers and sisters, Bonnie Chwala, Jack (Bonnie) Stark, William (Donna) Stark, Penny (Dan) Olson, Pamela (Frog) Campbell, Roger (Sherry) Stark, Dale (Linda) Stark, Daryl Stark, Jerry (Kathy) Stark, Mitch Stark; other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor, son, Neil Stark, and brother-in-law, William Chwala.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Lake Mills United Methodist Church with Pastor Edwin Vargas officiating.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening, October 18, 2015 at the church and also after 10 a.m. Monday at the church until the time of services.

www.claussenfuneralhome.com