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Funeral services for Henry Stoffers, 83, of Carroll, formerly of Arcadia, were held Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Carroll. Pastor Virginia Stiles of United Church of Westside officiated the service. Interment was held at Westside Cemetery with Allen Hunter, Arlin Hunter, Lowell Stribe, Brian Joens, Troy Gehlsen and Barry Gehlsen as casket bearers. Military Honors were provided by the Arcadia American Legion Post #694.
Henry Herbert Stoffers, known to most as "Heinie," died at the Carroll Health Center on April 21, 2002, following a long illness. He lived at the Carroll Health Center for 2 1/2 years.
Heine, son of Fred and Sophie (Bauer) Stoffers, was born June 4, 1918, at Westside, Iowa. Heine was a veteran of WWII, having served from 1941 to 1945. He attained the rank of Corporal. He had fought at the Battle of Remagen in the Battle of the Bulge.
He married Blondina Gehlsen on January 29, 1949 at the St. John Evanglical Church in Westside, Iowa, with Reverend Elmer Otte performing the service.
During his working years, he was self-employed. He owned and operated Stoffers Oil Company. The Stoffers have lived in Carroll for four years. He was a member of the Arcadia American Legion post #694. He was an avid bowler, pool player and he and Blondina enjoyed dancing. He served many years on the ArWeVa School Board. Henry is survived by five children: James, Beverly Kaler, Richard, Melanie Curran, and Jay.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter Carol; and two sisters: Regilda Stribe and Henrietta Hagge; two brothers: Harry Stoffers and Elmer Stoffers.
HENRY STOFFERS
Funeral Services for Henry Stoffers, age 83, of Carroll, formerly of Arcadia,
were at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at the First Presbyterian Church
in Carroll with Pastor Virginia Stiles of United Church of Westside officiating.
Interment was held at the Westside Cemetery with Military Honors by the Arcadia American Legion Post #694.
Friends could have called after 5:00 p.m. Monday, at the Dahn & Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll where there was a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. The casket was moved to the church at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday to lie in state until the time of the service.
Casket Bearers were Allen Hunter, Arlin Hunter, Lowell Stribe, Brian Joens, Troy Gehlsen, and Barry Gehlsen. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Organization (PSP). Memorials may be left at the funeral home or the church.
Henry Herbert Stoffers, known to most as "Heine," died at the Carroll Health Center on April 21, 2002, following a long illness. He lived at the Carroll Health Center for 2 1/2 years.
Heine was self-employed during his working years. He owned and operated Stoffers Oil Company. The Stoffers have lived in Carroll for 4 years.
He was born on June 4, 1918, at Westside, Iowa, and was the son of Fred and Sophie (Bauer) Stoffers. He was married to Blondina Gehlsen on January 29, 1949, at the St. John Evangelical Church in Westside, Iowa, by Rev. Elmer Otte. Heine was a Veteran of the WWII having served from 1941-1945. He attained the rank of Corporal. He had fought at the Battle of Remagen in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Arcadia American Legion Post #694.
He was an avid bowler, pool player, and he and Blondina enjoyed dancing. He served many years on the Ar-We-Va School Board.
Surviving are his wife Blondina of Carroll; three sons: Jim Stoffers of Los Angeles, California; Richard Stoffers and his wife Leesa of Coon Rapids; and Jay Stoffers and his wife, Jenny, of Eau Clair, Wisconsin; two daughters: Beverly Kaler and her husband Greg of St. Cloud, Minnesota; and Melanie Curran and her husband Douglas of Geneseo, Illinois; 6 grandchildren; a sister Ruby Hunter of Westside; two sisters-in-law: Louise Stoffers of Carroll; and Adele Stoffers of Venice, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter
Carol, and 2 sisters: Regilda Stribe and Henrietta Hagge, and 2 brothers: Harry Stoffers and Elmer Stoffers.
Denison Review, May 10, 2002