William Harold Stoffregen, 93, of Sheboygan Falls, entered Eternal Life on
Friday, January 19, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
Bill was born on November 15, 1930, to Harold and Eleanor (Ramer)
Stoffregen. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1949.
In his youth, he enjoyed racing pigeons and playing sports.
On May 21, 1952, he was united in marriage to Gertrude Daane in
Sheboygan Falls.
Bill proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and
was selected to go to school for Radioactive Chemical Warfare. He ended
his service as a disabled veteran. He worked at the Sheboygan Press for
38 years, retiring as press room manager.
Bill was a lifetime member of the First Reformed Church in Sheboygan
Falls and served as elder, deacon, chair of the deacons, and on the
Missionary Committee.
Bill enjoyed raising and showing Arabian horses for many years. He
enjoyed the simple things, a good meal, chocolate, baking holiday treats,
working in his large gardens, and fishing with Gert. After retirement, Bill
and Gert enjoyed going on many road trips together. Bill looked forward
to the annual deer hunt with the boys. He loved family and holiday
gatherings and spending time with the grandchildren and attending their
sporting and musical events.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Sue Ann (Ed) Roth of West Allis; three
sons, Steven (Lynette), David (Jackie), and Todd (Tami) Stoffregen, all of
Sheboygan Falls; 11 grandchildren, Michelle (Tim) Neu, Andrea (Scott)
Kraayenbrink, Mark (Emilie) Roth, and Elizabeth Roth, Stephanie and
Sarah (fiancé Dustin) Stoffregen, Stacy, Shannon, and Shauna Stoffregen,
Danielle and Lindsey Stoffregen; 5 great grandchildren, Scarlette, Micah,
Finley, Oliver, Lily; brother, Calvin Stoffregen of Sheboygan Falls. William
is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude; parents; parents-in-law,
James and Johanna Daane; brother, Harley (Shirley) Stoffregen; siblings-
in-law, Howard (Avis) Daane, Bernard (Jackie) Daane, Marvin (Ethel)
Weavers; and special nephew, Douglas Daane.
A funeral service to celebrate William's life will take place at the First
Reformed Church in Sheboygan Falls on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at
11:00am with the Rev. Brad Veenendaal officiating. Burial will take place
at the Sheboygan Falls Cemetery.
Family and friends will gather at the church on Saturday from 9:00am
until the time of the service.
Bill’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of
Embrace Care, Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, and special
friend, John Perronne in his final days. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Rev.
Brad Veenendaal for his many faithful visits with Bill over the years.
A memorial fund is being established in his memory for the First
Reformed Church and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
The staff of Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is
assisting the family. For online condolences and additional information
please visit www.wenigfh.com.
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