Harold “Harry” Starks, 80, Remembered in Columbus
Harold “Harry” Starks, 80, died March 8, 2026. He worked with horses, operated a deli in Colorado and transported livestock in Wisconsin.
Harold R. “Harry” Starks of Columbus, Wisconsin, died March 8, 2026, at age 80. He was born December 15, 1945, in Waterloo, Wisconsin.
Work, horses and family life
Starks grew up in a farming family, helping with chores and caring for Belgian horses. He later competed in horse-pulling events with his father and brothers, earning multiple awards.
He spent several years operating a deli in Colorado. After returning to Wisconsin, he hauled livestock throughout the tri-state area for many years. He returned to farming in retirement, continuing a lifelong interest.
His survivors include his brother David Starks; Karen Kalinoski, his lifelong best friend and the mother of three of his children; and his children Randy, Brittney (Austin), Brigham and Brielle.
He is also survived by four grandsons, Kal, Axel, Kai’Ri and Myles, as well as other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marion; father, Marvin; brothers Donald, Darwin and Gerald; and sisters Gloria and Evonne.
Graveside service and remembrance
A graveside service was scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Sun Prairie Memory Garden Cemetery. A celebration of life was planned immediately afterward at the Sun Prairie VFW.
The family thanked Home Again Memory Care of Columbus and Generations Hospice for their care during his final years.
The family suggested donations to the Alzheimer’s Association in place of flowers.
Cress Funeral Service, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590. Phone: 608-837-9054.
