Darcy Stark

Darcy B. Stark , age 87, of Grantsburg WI., passed away peacefully with family members by his side on May 21, 2017. Darcy was born September 5, 1929 to George and Susie Stark in Pellston, Michigan. As a young man, Darcy enjoyed playing baseball, football and taking care of the family farm. Darcy served in the United States Army from March 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1953. He married the love of his life, Grace Clemons on October 8, 1955 and resided in Jackson MI. Their daughter, Cynthia (aka Cindy), was born July 4, 1958. The family settled on a small hobby farm in Concord MI. On this farm, they enjoyed hosting parties for family and friends at “Stark’s Park”. Darcy and Grace’s love of children led them to becoming foster parents for children with physical and cognitive disabilities; they also owned and operated an Ice Cream Shop in Litchfield, MI. In 1987, Darcy retired from Michigan Laborers Union and he and Grace moved to  Grantsburg, WI., to be closer to their daughter, Cindy and her family. Darcy’s love of work and construction led him to work for Harmon Brother’s Construction Company while residing on Little Wood Lake. Darcy was well known for always telling jokes, giving all friends and family nicknames,  gardening, playing cribbage, work ethic and drinking hot coffee all day long, 365 days a year.   He was loved by everyone that knew him and will be missed by all, however, he is now dancing and singing with Grace and Cindy.   He is survived by his granddaughters: Toni Wahlen, Ryan (Shane) Hennessey and Leigh Wahlen; lifetime friend and son-in-law, Gary Wahlen; great-grandchildren: Thia, Lexi, Austin, Harlei, DIllyn, Logan and Jeret; and great-great granddaughter, Marlie; sisters, Harriet, Arlene and Viva; many other family members, including nieces, nephews, and cousins. Darcy is preceded in death by his parents, George and Susie; Wife, Grace Stark; Daughter, Cynthia Wahlen; sisters: Lavina, Margaret, and Wava; Brothers, Donald, Ward, Elwood, Jacob, Harry and Ronald.   The Funeral Service for Darcy will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 2:00pm (visitation from 12-2:00pm at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, WI. Interment will be held at the Wood River Cemetery with full military honors commencing at the graveside.   Pallbearers are Jerry Kozak, Gary Wahlen, Shane Hennessey, Dan Edaburn, Adam Larson and Mike Chell. Honorary Pallbearers are Gene Burnham, Scott Weiss, Shaun Corty and John Dahlberg. The family would like to send special thanks to Becky Weiss and the Traditions of Frederic Assisted Living for taking such good care of Darcy. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com