Brad D. Stark

Bradley David Stark, 68, entered into God’s eternal rest on November 28, 2025 at BJH Siteman Center, St. Louis with his wife Terry by his side. Visitation will be held Friday, December 5, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Collier Funeral home in Louisiana, MO. A rite of Christian burial to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Louisiana, MO with Fr. Henry Usser officiating. Burial to follow at St. Clement Cemetery, Bowling Green. Brad was born July 7, 1957 at Pike County Memorial Hospital, Louisiana, MO to Tony and Jean (Capps) Stark. Brad attended the local public schools, graduating from Louisiana High School in 1975. While in high school he participated in track and football, where he was co-captain. On August 29, 1987 he was united in marriage to Terry Salfen at St. Clement Catholic Church, Bowling Green, MO. Brad was an electrician by trade and was conscientious of the work he did for others. He was always there to lend a helping hand. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Elks Lodge in Louisiana. When he wasn’t working, Brad was very fun-loving, captivating everyone with his story telling. He had a soft spot for children and dogs. He was known in the neighborhood as Santa and the kids would often ask his Mommy, Terry, if he could come out and play. Brad was a mentor to older kids also. The nieces and nephews all flocked to Brad at family gatherings just to spend time with their favorite Uncle. Brad enjoyed being outside, preferably in the woods hunting squirrels, rabbits or deer or just going on a hike. If he wasn’t in the woods, Brad liked to go fishing on the river or going to Canada fishing and bear hunting with friends. On occasion, he could be found at the Trimble House drinking coffee with the guys or out eating breakfast with friends. Survivors include his “Lovely Bride” Terry of 38 years, son Brenton (Jessie) Stark, Clarksville, MO, grandchildren Jordan and Jason Haines, sister, Terri (John) Clark, Moscow Mills, MO, sisters-in-law Marilyn (Mike) Peveler, Montgomery City, MO, Jan (Chris) Kelly, Columbia, MO and Tina (David) Tucker, Eolia, MO and brothers-in-law Gerry Salfen (Barb), Quincy, IL, and Brent Salfen, St. Joseph, MO along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Tony and Jean Stark, brothers Tony and Chris, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elroy and Ginny Salfen, brother-in-law Alan Salfen and nephew Coleman Tucker. Pallbearers will be Caleb Tucker, Ethan Tucker, John Clark, Allan Betts, Clayton Betts and Kyle House. Honorary pallbearers will Kristen Tucker, Dayton Betts, Chelsea Griffith, Hillari Sterne, Bruce England, Fred Bolton, Zona Peterson and David Stark. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Clement Cemetery, Make a Wish Foundation or to donor’s choice. Online condolences maybe sent at collierfuneral.com.

Brad D. Stark

July 6, 1957 - November 28, 2025