Harvey W. Stumpf's Obituary
Harvey W. Stumpf, 94 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on March 26, 2021 at Oak Hill Care Center, Waterloo, IL. He was born October 15, 1926, in Columbia, IL, son of the late Edmund, and Ida, nee Sander, Stumpf. He was married to Margaret, nee Rheine, Stumpf. They were married February 17, 1951, in Clayton, MO. She had passed away December 30, 2010.
Harvey was a lifelong farmer in the Columbia area. He was a member of various local farm organizations. He was a former board member of the Columbia School District, co-founder of C&W Co-op Inc., a trustee of the Fountain Water District, and a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL. He was a private pilot. His greatest passion was flying his plane, always finding an excuse to be at the Columbia Airport/Sackman Field.
Surviving are two sons, Michael (Sherry Bacon) Stumpf of Columbia, IL, and Ronald (Carla Mercer) Stumpf of Columbia, IL; daughter, Patricia (Alan) Gillis of Columbia, IL; five grandchildren, Terry Stumpf, Matthew (Sarah) Stumpf, Gary Wilde, Mallory (Mathew) Zoia, and Blake (Kathleen Davis) Stumpf; four great-grandchildren, Gage Stumpf, Gabi Stumpf, Gunnar Stumpf, and Owen Wilde, along with other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Florine Stumpf.
In keeping with Harvey's wishes, all services will be private.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: St. Paul United Church of Christ, 127 St. Paul St., Columbia, IL 62236. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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