Memorials may be made to Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service or St. John's Mercy Heart Center. Starke, Harold, of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Monday, March 3, 2008 at the age of 81. Dearest husband of Ruth A. Starke; devoted father of Dr. Keith M. (Virginia) Starke, Richard H. Starke, Ronald T. Starke, Linda A. Prouhet, Christine M. (Richard) Gartner, Gregory D. (Bridget) Starke, Donna S. Starke and Karen G. (Rick) Brown; beloved grandfather of Nick, Dan and Sean Gartner, Emily and Justin Starke, Andrew and Philip Prouhet, Jessica Starke, Brandon, Brittney, Raechal and Ryan Starke, Audrey and Abigail Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents Woldemar and Emily Starke, brothers, Raymond and Robert Starke. Mr. Starke was a Ready Mix Driver for Fix Mix-Breckenridge Material for 29 years, a member of Teamsters 682, enjoyed gardening, a member of Sts. Joachim & Ann Catholic Church and was married 55 years to Ruth.