Carey "Shooter" Prink

A Celebration of Carey’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck, MN from 1-5 PM with a Prayer Service starting at 3 PM. 

Carey was born on February 28, 1961, to Harlan and Sharon (Banker) Prink in Cannon Falls, MN. Upon graduation from Cannon Falls High School, Carey became involved in the family business of beekeeping until 1993. After that, he became self-employed and ran his business of cleaning supplies and machinery. His strong work ethic and friendly demeanor made him a successful business owner. Even though, Carey has been a resident of Starbuck for almost thirty years, he has maintained his strong friendships from Cannon Falls, always calling to hassle his old friends.

He lived on Lake Minnewaska and enjoyed days spent fishing, golfing, and hunting. Carey loved hunting prairie dogs and sometimes, would go to Montana to his aunt’s house to hunt woodchucks. He also was an athlete and was involved in all kinds of sports, which made him a huge Minnesota Vikings fan. He was full of fun and will always be remembered for his contagious smile, playing pranks, and making people laugh. Above all, Carey treasured spending time with his loved ones and his friends, creating happy memories and cherishing the moments they shared together

Carey Harlan Prink, age 63 of Starbuck, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home. 

He is survived by his mother, Sharon Prink; brother, Craig Prink; aunts, Marcia (Dennis) Flom and Julie (Rod) Pribyl; uncle Todd (Steph) Prink; and several cousins. 

Carey was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Robert (Burnette) Banker and Vernon (Mary) Prink, his father, Harlan; and uncles, Gary Prink and Gary Banker.

Starbuck Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements for Carey.