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
lowell and dottie
01/22/2011
Jim and Vickie and Pats family, We are so sad to hear about Pat .Words can not say how we feel our thoughts are with you. We will be down on monday
Mike, Lisa, Adam & Alec Hogan
01/22/2011
Our condolences on the passing of Pat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May his memory warm you as you gather to celebrate his life. Pat certainly has a wonderful family. Soon after we moved to the country Ben and Jaime would come over and take my boys up and down the creeks and through every mudhole they could find. Oh, the memories. Patrick raised some fine boys!
Kari(Sylvester)Seeland
01/21/2011
Jim and Vicki,
I knew Pat when he was a Senior in high school. It was 1986, he was a star on the wrestling team and I was a shy and awkward Freshman. We went on our first date that year. Out of that first date a two year relationship bloomed. He was the best "first love" a girl could have had. He always did and always will hold a special place in my heart.
With Sincere Thoughts and Sympathy,
Kari(Sylvester)Seeland
Darwin and Donna Winke
01/21/2011
Dear Stoffel Family,
What a shock for us to hear of Pat's passing! Friends in Elkader called us in Florida to let us know, knowing that we would want to be sure and contact you. Jim, Vicki, Pat, Kelsey, Ben, and Jamie we want you to know that you are not only in our thoughts, but also in our prayers. We remember his broad smile and happy spirit and how very sad we were when the family decided to relocate ... we pray that you draw strength from the spirit of Christ within you during these extremely difficult days ! God be with you now and always!
Sincerely,
Darwin and Donna Winke
Leah Dennison
01/21/2011
On behalf of myself and my Brother Nathan Dennison(who was in Pats High school class at Central)So sorry for your loss! Sending peace to you his family and friends knowing you ALL are in my thoughts and prayers!
Susan Schams (Bunting)
01/21/2011
I am so sorry to hear about the sudden death of Pat. He was a classmate of mine from high school. Pat was a kind and generous person. I have fond memories of him from high school, from being an excellent athlete, to just hanging out, and of his great big smile.
Cherish the memories you had together. He will always be with you and your family with those memories.
Again, you and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Susan (Bunting) Schams
Carol Oxley
01/21/2011
Words can not express the sorrow I feel for you, Pat and Patrick's family. I am so glad for your strong faith as that will see you through this. We don't know why but we do know that Pat is now in our heavenly Father's hands and you will be reunited one day. May God surround you with His loving arms and bring you peace and comfort. We love you. Steve and Carol
Linda Rrenze
01/21/2011
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know your husband, but you always had a smile on your face when you talked about him, so he must have been pretty special.
I'lll keep you in my prayers.
Linda Renze ( Kelly Grossman's Mom)
Steve Saunders
01/21/2011
Vicki & Jim and family:
We are in Montana and I heard about your second worst nightmare. We are sickened and so sorry for your inconsolable loss. You are in our thoughts.
Alice and Bob White
01/21/2011
To the family of Patrick: There are no words that can be said to help you through this difficult time. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathy.
Jim and Vicki: Bob and I are sorry to hear of the loss of your son. This is a very sad time for you but we pray that God's love will surroud you and bring you peace.
Alice and Bob White
Elkader, IA
Amy Ellerbach
01/21/2011
Pat and the Stoffel family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Patrick. Condolences to your whole family. May you draw strength from your family and faith. I will be thinking of you and praying for peace for you during this time of grieving, and beyond.
Amy
Pat Drips
01/21/2011
deepest sympathy to the family.
Steve, Angela and Peter Davidson
01/21/2011
God be with you in your time of loss. Pat was a special guy and will be missed. Praying for you all.
David, Jennifer, Carter, & Collin Reddel
01/21/2011
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Isaiah 66:12-14
For this is what the LORD says:
"I will extend peace to her like a river,
and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream;
you will nurse and be carried on her arm
and dandled on her knees.
As a mother comforts her child,
so will I comfort you;
and you will be comforted over Jerusalem."
When you see this, your heart will rejoice
and you will flourish like grass;
the hand of the LORD will be made known to his servants,
but his fury will be shown to his foes.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
David, Jennifer, Carter, & Collin
Deb Rahm
01/20/2011
Pat,Jaime,Ben and Stoffel Family,
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. You have been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard the sad news.
May the Lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you on this journey of eternal rest. God bless.
Deb and Pat Rahm, Wesley, IA