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Walter Anthony "Chip" Stark

July 1, 1960 — November 30, 2005

STARK, WALTER "CHIP"

Walter “Chip” Stark of Stockbridge, age 45 years, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at Appleton Medical Center with his family by his side. Chip maintained a very positive attitude with a smile on his face, while bravely battling leukemia for 8 years. Chip was born July 1, 1960 in Appleton the son of the late Walter and Inez (Grishaber) Stark. He married Nellorene “Nell” Redman on October 19, 1996 in Appleton. Chip loved his job at Miller Electric during his 20 years of service. He enjoyed being a handyman and working with his sweetie. Chip enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, playing cards and building and flying wired-controlled airplanes.

Chip is survived by his wife, Nell of Stockbridge; his step-daughter, Kristen Redman of Appleton; 5 brothers: Thomas (Mary) Stark of White Lake, Jerome Stark of Whitewater, Robert (Marilyn) Stark of the Town of Poygan, John (Lee) Stark of Kaukauna and Joe (Toni) Stark of North Port, FL; 2 sisters: JoAnn (Paul) Wysocky of Greenville and Mary (Ted) Wydeven of Appleton; mother and father-in-law, Bernadine and Marvin of Oakfield; sister-in-law, Brenda (Tim) Bryden of Ripon and brother-in-law, Todd (Dawn) Pea of Vail, AZ. He is further survived by his canine companion, Ace, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Chip was preceded in death by his parents and his goddaughter, Kristy Wydeven.

The funeral service for Chip will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, December 2, 2005 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME with Fr. David Kiefer officiating. Visitation will take place on Friday from 3:30 pm until the time of service. Memorials to the Leukemia Society of America are appreciated.

Special thanks to Jerry and Delores Schaefer, Kelly Wyngaard, Crown and Cross Prayer Group, Dr. Robert Ballard, Dr. Anthony Phillips and the oncology staff at Appleton Medical Center, especially Jen S. and Michelle M. for your excellent care and compassion shown to Chip and our family.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)739-1231

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