Service Information
David D. Stark, age 70, of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Sunday, November 6, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Buffalo Lake Community Center, in Buffalo Lake.
Graveside Service will be held Monday, November 7, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Bismarck Township, Minnesota.
Obituary
David D. Stark was born on January 19, 1952, in Gaylord, Minnesota. He was the son of Delas and Shirley (Becke) Stark. David was baptized as an infant on February 10, 1952 by the Rev. Schira, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on May 29, 1966, by the Rev. Dohmeier, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. He received his education in Buffalo Lake and participated in football and wrestling. David was a graduate of Buffalo Lake High School Class of 1970.
On January 16, 1982, David was united in marriage to Donna Swanson at David’s mom and dad’s home in Buffalo Lake. This marriage was blessed with three sons, Joshua, Jeremy, and Derek. David was a life-long resident of Buffalo Lake.
David was employed at Iowa Pork, D&D Stark, and Stark & Sons Construction. He retired in 2019.
David enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger days. He also enjoyed visiting the Otto Farm, classic cars and heavy equipment, watching WWE Wrestling, Barrett Jackson Auto Auctions, and NFL football. He especially enjoyed spending time with his sons, and dog “Cloud”, and other family and friends.
David passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 70 years.
Blessed be his memory.
David is survived by his:
Children, Joshua Stark,
Jeremy Stark,
Derek Stark;
Grandchildren, Robert Stark;
Ethan Stark;
Grayson Stark;
Siblings, Al Stark,
Harlen Stark and his wife, Belinda,
Gloriann Stark,
LaVonne Stark;
Sister-in-law, Carol Stark;
Numerous Nephews and Nieces;
Many other relatives and friends.
David is preceded in death by his Parents, Delas and Shirley Stark; Brother, Brian Stark.
Roger McLagan says
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends!
RIP Dave!
Derek Stark says
Thank you Roger
Pamela Davis says
So sorry to hear this. He was a very special person. Many memories of his kindness.
Derek Stark says
Thank you Pamela!!
Jeanne+Kadelbach says
So sorry for your loss. He was a good guy. Enjoyed chats with him when I would see him out and about. My thoughts and prayers are with the Stark family.
Derek Stark says
Thank you Jeanne
Kathy Uecker says
I don’t have any words to ease your pain do to Dave’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Many memories of him. He will never be forgotten.
RIP Dave.
Derek Stark says
Thank you Kathy!!
Amy Lange says
Sorry to hear about Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Stark family.
Derek Stark says
Thank you Amy
Roger Haller says
Sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Really a tough year for the Stark family. Prayers for your family
Derek Stark says
Thank you Roger
Zachary Barnhardt says
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. But this verse always comes to me when dealing with a loss of a loved one
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever
Derek Stark says
Thank you bud!!
Jo Reck says
Dear Josh, Jeremy, and Derek~
You have my deepest sympathy in the death of your dad. Losing a father is a tough loss, and I’m sorry you have to go through this painful grief. Your dad always seemed like a gruff guy, but he was always so kind to me and never forgot to wave when he went by our house on his way to your grandparents house. Sometimes he’s even tak the time to stop and BS a little…imagine that!! I hope all your memories, good and not so good, comfort you in your sadness and help you to become stronger men because of him and his guidance in your growing up years. Make him proud! Sending hugs and my sincere sympathy~ Jo Reck
Derek Stark says
Thank you Jo we really appreciate it!! He was a gruff guy and can be intimidating but once you got to know him he was a great guy that treated his family and friends very well!! Thank you Jo we really appreciate it!!
Neil Buboltz says
So sorry to hear about Dave he was a great friend and classmate to have in High school and had been able to visit with him only one time after high school when he delivered some gravel ( I believe) when making a cement pad for my mother in Hector. We both graduated in 1970 he was a great man. RIP
Derek Stark says
Thank you Neil
Joan Doering says
DEAR FAMILY.
SO sorry for your loss, I am very sorry this is so late but i just found out, your Dad was a good man always blew out my drive way when i needed it few years ago, such a caring person. he will be missed greatly,
Derek Stark says
Thank you Joan!!
Rod Prochaska says
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Dave. I knew Dave when I was going to Normandale College and his late brother Brian was my roommate. My heart goes out to Dave sons and siblings. He was always so kind when I would come to Buffalo Lake for the weekend. God has another Angel in Heaven. God Bless and RIP Dave.