Official Obituary of
Gerald C. Stark
August 25, 2021
Gerald Stark Obituary
Gerald C. Stark, Jr.age 71 of Edinburg IL, , passed away on August 25, 2021 at at Decatur Memorial in Decatur, IL.
Gerald was born on July 27, 1950 in Springfield, IL to parents Gerald C. and Mary Francis Baldwin Stark Sr..
Gerald was a police officer for over 35 yrs his service included patrolman in Hillsboro and Springfield, Chief of Divernon, Chief of Coffeen, most recently Chief of Springfield Park District before he retired.
Favorite past-times include Motorcycles and he served as Past President Blue Knights MC Chapter 21.
Preceded in death by Mary Stark (Mother), Gerald Stark Sr. (Father)
Gerald is survived by Spouse Pamela Stark; sons; Shawn Stark and Steven Stark both of Springfield, Robert wife Mandy Stark of Belleville; several grandchildren including A.J. Stark. He is also survived by his siblings Carolyn husband Jim Mills of Edinburg, Harry Stark of Edinburg, Robert wife Theresa Stark of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral services are pending.
Memorials may be made to the police department of the donors choice.
Online condolences can be made at www.houghfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements were trusted to Hough Funeral Home, 512 E. Broad St Raymond, IL 62560, (217) 229-4219.
Gerald was born on July 27, 1950 in Springfield, IL to parents Gerald C. and Mary Francis Baldwin Stark Sr..
Gerald was a police officer for over 35 yrs his service included patrolman in Hillsboro and Springfield, Chief of Divernon, Chief of Coffeen, most recently Chief of Springfield Park District before he retired.
Favorite past-times include Motorcycles and he served as Past President Blue Knights MC Chapter 21.
Preceded in death by Mary Stark (Mother), Gerald Stark Sr. (Father)
Gerald is survived by Spouse Pamela Stark; sons; Shawn Stark and Steven Stark both of Springfield, Robert wife Mandy Stark of Belleville; several grandchildren including A.J. Stark. He is also survived by his siblings Carolyn husband Jim Mills of Edinburg, Harry Stark of Edinburg, Robert wife Theresa Stark of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral services are pending.
Memorials may be made to the police department of the donors choice.
Online condolences can be made at www.houghfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements were trusted to Hough Funeral Home, 512 E. Broad St Raymond, IL 62560, (217) 229-4219.
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