Patrick James Stoffel
January 19, 2011
Patrick James Stoffel, 43, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. The funeral service will be on Monday, January 24 at 10:30 a.m. at New Life Lutheran Church, 4380 Wakonda Dr., Norwalk.
Patrick was born on June 25, 1967 to James and Victoria (Esser) Stoffel in Guttenberg, Iowa. He was baptized on July 2, 1967 at Sacred Heart Church in Littleport, IA. Patrick graduated from Central Community High School in Elkader, IA and then Arizona Automotive Institute in Glendale, AZ. He worked for many years in the trucking and heavy equipment industry as a mechanic including Don’s Truck Sales, TMC Trucking, Ziegler Caterpillar, and Manatt’s. For the past 5 years he has worked for EMC Insurance as a heavy equipment appraiser.
Patrick, also known as Pat Boy, Mr. Pat, and Pat Man, loved life and was the ultimate family man, friend and follower of Jesus. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family and friends and had many interests that they all shared. He enjoyed the outdoors, farming with his parents, being involved in the kids’ soccer and cross country activities, hunting, four-wheeling, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, traveling, and landscaping/home projects. He was a devoted husband, was very involved with his kids and volunteering at the church. He was the “go to” guy in the neighborhood. Pat was always willing to give his time.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Patricia (Glawe) Stoffel; children, Kelsey, Ben and Jamie; parents, James and Victoria Stoffel; brother-in-law, Danny Anderson and wife Kathy; Patricia’s parents, Dennis and Delores Glawe; sister-in-law, Paula VandeKieft and her husband Jeff and daughters Lindsey, Kayla, and Amber; brother-in-law, Jim Glawe and his wife Mandy and daughter Faith; and a host of extended family and friends. Pat was preceded in death by his grandparents and sister, Lois Anderson.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Norwalk Cross Country Team, Norwalk High School Soccer Team or to New Life Lutheran Church.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dawn Gillman
01/23/2011
Pat, Kelsey, Ben, Jamie and Stoffel family,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and will continue to be with you in your time of sorrow. We feel so blessed to having had to pleasure of knowing Pat. He was a great man. He will be greatly missed. May the Lord comfort you in your time of need.
In God's Love,
Dawn, Lucas, Austin and Spencer
Jason, Christine & Nick Bobst
01/23/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss.
Carol Scherf
01/22/2011
Jim and Vicki I was so saddened to hear of your loss of Patrick. I wish I could be there for you, as you were for me. Remembering all the fun times we had together on the farms, raising our kids together. Seems life was easier back then. Love You guys and hold you and your loved ones in my heart and prayers.
Maria Morton
01/22/2011
We love you, Mr. Pat. Thank you for being a great neighbor and friend, and for
being so good to Miles and Mia. They think you are the best, and they are right. Your presence in our daily tasks will be greatly missed. Our neighborhood will never be the same, but we are all better for having known you.
Mrs. Pat - we love you and we are praying for you every minute.
Love,
Carl and Maria Morton
Arlene & Gerald Reimer
01/22/2011
Our sincere prayers go out to the Stoffel family. I have such pleasant memories of Pat. God bless you all.
Toni Boots Moser
01/22/2011
To the family of Pat my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Pat was a great guy who always had a smile on his face and kind word for all he will be truely missed. Sincerely Toni Boots Moser central class of 86.
Donna Sewick
01/22/2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am in shock over this. Pat was always so nice and always welcomed me with that great smile. I wish I could be there to give you hugs and condolences. Please know that I am with you in spirit.
Love
Donna
Aunt Pat and Cindy Heiderscheit
01/22/2011
Jim, Vicki, and the Family Of Pat Stoffel:
So very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Pat. We just enjoyed a nice visit with him at Germaine's funeral and will never forget his smile and warmth. Please remember that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Feel God holding you close in this difficult time.
Love, Aunt Pat & Cindy Heiderscheit
Joyce and Bill Stoffel
01/22/2011
Dear Jim and Vicki,
We just want to send you a note to let you know how very very sad we feel for the loss of your son, Patrick......our hearts grieve with you and for you....and I cannot tell you how sad and shocked we feel about all of this. Both of you seem to be making the best of your lives when we last saw you at Germaine's funeral.....I remember talking a long time to you Vicki about how you were enjoying your time on walks in the mountains and how you enjoyed looking in on your neigbors etc..I know there is no explanation for all of this....god how we know that.... but do know that you are in hearts and we are holding the both of you tenderly in our thoughts and prayers.... LOve Bill and Joyce Stoffel
Terri, Derrick and Kendal Good
01/22/2011
Pat,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you.
Arleen White Wentworth
01/22/2011
Jim & Vickie,
I am so sorry to hear about Pat. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, not only today but in the days, weeks and months to come.
With our deepest sympathy,
Bruce & Arleen (White) Wentworth
Dubuque, IA
Heather Brink Marino
01/22/2011
Jim & Vicky, I am so sorry to hear about Pat. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to Pat's children and wife, may they be surrounded by love!
Jay Elvers
01/22/2011
Knowing him through school. I alway felt like we are a family some way, shape & form. Central High School Family! Death of him that young is very sad! Regardless if we faught, or frinds. We are still family through Central High School, and here in Clayton County. Thoughts & prayers to you, for all the surviving family members of Patrick Stoffel.
Elise Bergan
01/22/2011
You have my sympathy. I have lots of good memories of Pat. He was a great person.
Carol Wandrey Squires
01/22/2011
Dear Pat,
I am a sister of Barb and Geri Wandrey. I remember you from some days in Des Moines but more recently, Geri's wedding in Colorado. I am so very sorry to hear about Patrick. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray you somehow find comfort and peace through this time of intense sadness and grief.
Sincerely,
Carol Wandrey Squires
Waterloo, Iowa