Bayview, TX:
Michael Bruce Roark, 58, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 in Harlingen, Texas.
Mike was born April 29, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska to Alvin Bruce and Freda Mae (Becker) Roark. He graduated from Sioux City Central High School in 1972. Mike was employed by Terra International Incorporated, for several years, prior to relocating to Texas. He was most recently employed at the Port Isabel Processing Center. Mike was passionate about racing Homing Pigeons and enjoyed bowling.
Mike is survived by his wife, Petra Roark; daughter, Jill Serbousek (Scott) of Fenton, MO; son, Michael Paul Roark of Kingsley, IA; granddaughter, Hailey Kay Roark of Hornick, IA; grandson, Douglas Roark; and granddaughter, Aryana Roark of Sioux City, IA. He is also survived by his brother, Tony Roark (Michaeleen) of Jefferson, SD; sister, Barb Ahrens (Jerry) of Kingsley, IA; nephew, Anthony Bruce Roark (Nicki) of Urbana, IL; and nieces, Misty Bubke (Matt) Kingsley, IA and Dannee Qualseth of Creston, IA. Stepsons Bernd, (Heather) Sippel of North Battleford, Sashatchewan, Canada; Lutz, (Kirstin) Sippel of Laguna Vista, Texas and grandsons Colton and Oliver Sippel of Laguna Vista, Texas.
Mike was preceded in death by his father and mother.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Bayview, Texas at Mike’s ranch.