FLOYD M. “OLE” STARK

Floyd

 

   Floyd M. “Ole” Stark, age 91, of Faribault, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at St. Lucas Care Center, Faribault.
   Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Faribault, on Friday, March 21, 2008 at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Steven J. Kuehne officiating. Interment will be at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Faribault, with military rites provided by Rice County Central Veterans Association.
   Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church for one hour prior to the service on Friday.
   Floyd Myron Stark was born on December 30, 1916 in Faribault to Orlando J. and Sarah L. (Miller) Stark. He married Maybelle E. Teske on August 10, 1940 in Northwood, IA. Ole was formerly employed by Lockwood Auto of Faribault and served as the Chief of Police in Dundas. He was a member of The American Legion Post 43 and the VFW Post 1562, both of Faribault. He was very active in the community and gave willingly of his time to the following organizations: Rice County Sheriff’s Posse, Rice County Historical Society (including many cemetery restorations), Faribault Noon Exchange Club, the Faribault Jaycees, and he helped establish the Army Reserve in Faribault. Ole also served as an Elder at Trinity Lutheran Church.
   He is survived by his wife, Maybelle; one daughter, Connie (and Dave) Rikke of Young America; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
   He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Harriet Borst and Ordella Kindseth; and two brothers, Harold and Ronald Stark.
   In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church, Faribault.
   


 Guest Book Memories Will Be Recorded Below
Name:
Greg Anderson
Email:
anderson@ipfw.edu
Date:
Monday March 31, 2008

Memories

I am so sorry to hear of Ole's passing. I remember my dad taking me to Zumbrota or Zumbrota Falls where there was a parade. Ole was there with a bull. I got to ride the bull. I believe I was seven. Now if Ole is really not in this story, I don't know who the clown or bull's owner is/was because all of my life, I have thought that Ole was in this sotry. May God comfort you in your loss. My love to all of you.... My brother Mark has been doing a lot of research on the Teskes. If interested, you might want to contact him. He lives in Albert Lea, and is the administrator of the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Greg

Name:
Greg Anderson
Email:
anderson@ipfw.edu
Date:
Monday March 31, 2008

Memories

I am so sorry to hear of Ole's passing. I remember my dad taking me to Zumbrota or Zumbrota Falls where there was a parade. Ole was there with a bull. I got to ride the bull. I believe I was seven. Now if Ole is really not in this story, I don't know who the clown or bull's owner is/was because all of my life, I have thought that Ole was in this sotry. May God comfort you in your loss. My love to all of you.... My brother Mark has been doing a lot of research on the Teskes. If interested, you might want to contact him. He lives in Albert Lea, and is the administrator of the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Greg

Name:
Chuck, Sandie & Mike Kuntze
Email:
chuckk@alliancecom.net
Date:
Friday March 21, 2008

Memories

Memories of Ole will last for years. We especially remember him when he would come in the bookstore and tell a story or two. We still carry his "business" card - the one that is a ticket for nothing. We have shared that and other memories of Ole with many. Faribault's history is richer and better preserved because of Ole. Connie may remember Sandie (Radke) from school & Walther league. Chuck, Sandie & Mike Kuntze

Name:
Sandy Ballenthin Van Erp
Email:
svanerp@att.net
Date:
Thursday March 20, 2008

Memories

Dear May, Connie and family - Our family's deepest condolences at the loss of your loved one. The Mr. Stark I knew was a loving, generous, disciplined father and husband. I know you felt blessed to have him in your lives. He genuinely made a difference in the Lord's world. Love, Sandy (Laura and Tina)