KARK, Arthur Emil 1924-2013

KARK, SATTRE, CLARK

Posted By: COUNTY COORDINATOR
Date: 8/4/2013 at 20:11:07

Arthur Emil Kark

A Memorial Service will be held in celebration of the life of Arthur Emil Kark, formerly of Osage, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, on Monday, August 12, at 2 p.m. Arthur passed away Ft.Myers, Fla. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. He was a man of uncommon friendliness and kindness and will be missed by his family and the many friends whose lives he touched. All who new him are welcome to join us.

Arthur was born on March 15, 1924 in Spencer. He was united in marriage to Shirley Nell Sattre in 1945. They moved from Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Osage in 1946 where Arthur operated Kark Rendering Company for over 40 years. Arthur also served for many years on the Osage City Council, was an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Sunny Brae Golf Club and was a charter member of Osage Rotary Club.

He is survived by his sons, Richard Kark of Asheville, North Carolina, and Kenneth (Cindy) Kark of Scottsdale, Arizona; and by his daughter, Sylvia Kark of Sheville, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Julia and Colin Callander and Chris and Sarah Kark; one sister, Beverly Nave; and three brothers, Donald, Emil Jr. 'Bud' and Robert; also nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters-in-law.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Shirley Kark and his sister Lorene Clark.

Source: Mitchell County Press website, 8/2/2013