Mr. Stumpf was a retired farmer who enjoyed feeding out cattle. He was a member of the Illinois Beef Association and past president of the Southwest Cattlemen’s Association. Louis had also worked as a salesman for Pioneer Seed for 26 years.
Mr. Stumpf was a lifetime member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Smithton, IL, and served as a past director of Belleville County Mutual Insurance Company. He was a member of Freeburg Masonic Lodge 418, the Smithton Turner Society, and Millstadt VFW Post 7980. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Louis’ greatest enjoyments were gardening, eating good food, spending time with his family, and playing pinochle with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis R. and Bertha C., nee Albert, Stumpf; three brothers, Edgar, Lester, and Melvin Stumpf; and three sisters, Isabel Thomas, Dorothy Stumpf, and Delores Stumpf.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Ruth E., nee Klingel, Stumpf, whom he married on August 8, 1959;
his daughter, Cheryl (Richard) Cantrell, and his son, Kevin L. (Jennifer) Stumpf, both of Belleville, IL;
three grandchildren, Matthew (Jennifer) Stumpf of Chillicothe, IL,
and Derrick Stumpf and Lanette Stumpf, both of Belleville, IL;
a sister, Lillian Boesewetter of St. Louis, MO;
a brother, Kenneth (Carol Jean) Stumpf of Freeburg, IL;
a sister-in-law, Marjorie Mann of Moro, IL;
a brother-in-law, Warren (Barbara) Klingel of Mascoutah, IL;
and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Donations in memory of Louis may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ, Smithton, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Smithton, IL. A Masonic ritual will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 13, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Smithton, IL, with Rev. Greg Bouck and Rev. Diane Grohmann officiating. Burial will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
Condolences Left For Louis Stumpf
We were sorry to here of your loss. Always enjoyed seeing Louie at the picnics and fish fries. Please accept our sympathy.
Bill and Pat Biehl
Bill and Pat Biehl, Belleville, Illinois, 62221
May God grant to you all the peace that passes all understanding during your time of grief and loss.Cousin Louie was one of a kind and we shall always remember his wit and humor.
God’s speed.
john, lauren, kristin stumpf, Hewittt, Texas, 76643
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Karolyn Berg Grimm, Gilbert, SC, 29054
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Karolyn Berg Grimm, Gilbert, SC, 29054
Patty and I will miss Louis. Our condolences to Ruthy, Cheryl & Rick, Kevin & Jennifer and all who knew this wonderful man. Scott & Patty Cooper
Scott & Patty Cooper, Belleville, IL, 62221
Our deepest sympathy to Ruth and all the family. Joyce and Bob
Bob Dintelmann, Belleville, IL, 62220
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Allen, Cheryl, Melissa and Christina Lanter
Allen and Cheryl Lanter, Mascoutah, Il , 62258