Ronald R. Stark

Ronald R. Stark, 54 of Buchanan passed away peacefully Saturday, June 21, 2014 at home surrounded by family. A celebration of life service will be at 11am Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 212 W. Front Street, Buchanan, with Pastor Dan Barz officiating.  Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, 235 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI49503.   Ronald was born June 8, 1960 in South Bend, IN. He graduated from Buchanan High School. After graduation, he farmed along side his father.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew his kind and generous spirit. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Jeanette Stark, sister and brother-in-law Kathy and Bryan Virgil. Nieces and Nephews, Kristen and Stuart Wortman from Granger, Brett Virgil from Chicago and Erin Virgil from Ann Arbor.   Special thanks to his many caretakers this past year especially Dr. Patel, Heather, Kellie, Jamie, Stephanie and the care team at Mary Free Bed.   Arrangements have been entrusted to Swem Chapel in Buchanan, MI. Those wishing to share a memory of Ron online may do so at www.swemchapel.com