Robert E. Stark

Robert E. Stark, 95, of Meadowlark Lane, died at 10:10 p.m. November 27, 2016, at his home. Robert was born November 4, 1921, in Jennings County, the son of Edison H. and Opal Perkins Stark. He married Roberta J. Beckett June 15, 1947. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Mainz, Germany, at the end of the war. He achieved the rank of staff sergeant in field artillery. He was a graduate of the I.U. School of Business. Robert was owner of Stark Agency - Insurance and Real Estate for 34 years before retiring in 1985. He was a charter member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. Robert was an avid collector of antique advertising, glass bottles and jars. Survivors include his son, Robert W. (Sharon) Stark of Columbus; daughter, Nancy Stark of Columbus; grandchildren, Brian (Kelly) Stark, Traci Kintner and Jacqueline Stark; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Roberta; brother, Gaylord Stark; and a grandson, Robert “Jason” Stark.