William Chester Stoppel, age 92, was called to his Lord Jesus Christ and his heavenly home on January 18, 2024 after passing away at the Minneapolis Veterans Medical Center. He was born to Chester and Mildred (Olsen) Stoppel in St. Paul, Minnesota.
After graduation from Mechanic Arts high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force. He served his nation during the Korean War. William (Bill) Stoppel married Darleen Ross on June 25, 1954, and set up residence on Tanners Lake in St. Paul. At this time, he began studying to become an electrician at Dunwoody College. He joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 110 – Saint Paul in 1959. In 1968 the family settled near Hammond, WI at a hobby farm.
During the summer, he enjoyed time with his family at his father’s lake cabin near Brainerd, MN. This is a very special place for the family. After retirement, Bill spent many a summer morning meeting with friends for coffee and conversation. Bill and Darleen enjoyed the winter months in Arizona.
He was a proud American and a true gear head. In his life, he participated in tractor pull competitions, winning many events. He loved working with his hands, tinkering with automobiles of the era, especially Ford Mustangs. He also enjoyed working on lawn mowers of all types.
Bill was a true witness for our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. He loved his family. He was generous, charitable, kind and very funny. He loved people and loved to talk about his life’s experiences.
He will be missed by many.
He is survived by his children, Mark (Wanda Sather) Stoppel, Wendy (James) Greiling, Paul Stoppel, Sandy (Donald) Honerbrink, Kristi (Christopher) Morse, Billy Stoppel, Troy (Jennie) Stoppel; his sister Marsha Meier, grandchildren; Michael (Jenny) Greiling, Kyle Morse (Lauren McKenzie), Chelsea (Alex) Bearson, Kelly (Steve) Mann, Eric Honerbrink, Emma (Joel) Sigsbee, Jackson Stoppel, Alice Stoppel, great grandchildren; Alese, Nolan, Caleb, Levin, and Maisel Greiling, Whitney and Wolfgang Mann. Harbor and Layla Bearson. He was preceded in death by his wife Darleen, his daughter Lynn Stoppel, his parents; Chester and Mildred Stoppel, his daughter-in-law Molly Stoppel.
The wake (9-11am) and funeral (11am) will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the Assembly of God Church at 2988 60th Ave. in Wilson, WI. Honor Guard at 12 noon. Luncheon to follow. Burial will follow at Woodside Cemetery in Baldwin, WI.
Funeral Services Entrusted to O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Stoppel family. I didn’t get an opportunity to meet Bill, although I felt like I knew him. Knowing Paul and Molly for over 20 years we’ve shared many stories. Paul told of how his Dad taught work ethics, integrity, commitment and faith while growing up on the farm, in trade, in community and at Family Gatherings. Nichole’s & my Dad “crossed over” some years back and my brother last year, so our hearts understand your feeling. Reflect and reminisce about the good times and memories. May God comfort and Bless you and your family Paul. Kip & Nik Deadwood, SD.
So sorry to hear about Bill passing. He will be missed by many, especially all of us at Treasures in Baldwin.