Danny Wayne Stark Sr. passed away Sunday July, 14th at the age of 72. He was born in East St Louis to Mike and Mary Stark February 21st, 1947. He married twice, having two children with Betty and four with Sherry.
Danny was owner operator of several business throughout his life; most related to cars. He owned Stark Auto Body, many used car lots, a salvage yard and a furniture store. He could sell a car to someone needing a lawn mower. While he worked very hard and spent a lot of time working, he still found time to play.
Danny was an avid corvette enthusiast, owning more than I can count in my lifetime. He loved going to small town picnics, back yard barbeques, enjoyed good music and time with family and friends… and a good ham… he really loved ham.
Our Dad was all about fun; he was quick with a joke and could always make you smile, even when you wanted to cry. He loved the holidays and would go all out on his gatherings. You could always count on a unique gift when It came to my Dad; twice in my adult life he bought me a duck for a birthday and Easter gift. As adorable as Huey and Daffy were, I had to draw the line and say no more live stock. I don’t think he was happy having to keep the billy goat he bought me.
Danny was preceded in death by his:
- Son that was his partner in crime: Danny Stark Jr.
- Mother: Mary Stark nee Grams
- Father: Mike Stark
- Two brothers
- Jerry Lee Stark
- Robert Joseph Stark
- Previous wife and mother of his children: Betty Stark
Surviving are his:
- Five daughters
- Michelle Magac
- Dawn Bunfill
- Amy Neal
- Angie Stark
- Tammy Burgess
- Seventeen grandchildren
- Terry, Jeff & Jordan Stark
- Katlyn Chandler
- Shawn & Emily Magac
- Gregory & Chase Powers
- Kara Schifferdecker
- Sydeee Twardoski
- Zada, Seth, & Ayden Neal
- Kayden & Cameron Stark
- Skyler Wilson
- Kynleann Burgess
- Nine great grandkids
- Xander, Vincent, Savanah, & Brooke Stark
- Aryella King
- Ryleigh & Raelynn Chandler
- Aaron Powers
- Arabella Britcher
- Previous wife and mother of his children: Sherry Stark
- Brother: Michael Stark
- Sister: Mary Ann Stark
- Many nieces, nephews
He loved his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, fast cars, good music and pretty ladies.
Memorials: Memorials maybe made toe the family C/O Dawn Bunfill for expenses.
Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Charles West officiating. Internment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
3 Comments To "Danny Wayne Stark Sr."
#1 Comment By Kelly lauff On July 19, 2019 @ 10:04 pm
Timm, Danielle, Liam and Esme,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am also
Sorry that I cannot be there with you. Please know I am praying and keeping you in my thoughts. Please send my condolences to your mom too. I love you guys!!
Kelly, John & Patrick Lauff
#2 Comment By Ajay On July 23, 2019 @ 8:36 am
Danny was a good friend of me and a mentor. I always had a good time talking to him about cars and love listening to country music with him.
#3 Comment By Okang Rochelle On July 2, 2020 @ 12:49 pm
As a good friend of Mr. Stark, I must start off by saying that this response to his passing is long overdue. For those who did not know Mr. Stark, I can honestly say that one of his greatest passions in life was his family. On many occasions, he would tell me that his only wish was to have one last opportunity to spend quality time with his children before his untimely demise: a natural-born right that was stripped from him on account of an arbitrary arrest that, unfortunately, had led to years of unlawful imprisonment for a crime that he did not commit. In spite of his legal and medical status, however, Mr. Stark had never “truly” given up hope that he would someday be afforded the opportunity to make up years of lost time with his family. With that being said, I would like to close out by saying may God bless you and all that you hold dear Mr. Stark.
Sincerely,
Okang Rochelle