Peter Alois Stammeyer
July 27, 1936 — February 10, 2010
Peter Alois Stammeyer
“A Life Well Lived…
A Life Well Remembered.”
The grass may die, and flowers may fade, but the memory of Peter Alois Stammeyer lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Peter laid his soul into the arms of angels on Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
His journey of 73 years, began July 27, 1936, in St. Lucas, Iowa. He was born the 8th child of 12 children to Peter F. and Magdelena (Klemmer) Stammeyer.
Peter became whole when he married his devoted wife, Cynthia (Winchell) on November 29, 1958. To this union were born 4 children. Surviving are Theresa (Robert) Caswell of Kinross, Iowa, Betty Usher of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Patrick (Brooke) Stammeyer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Peter was blessed with four grandchildren: Cody and Spencer Usher, and Grace and Caleb Stammeyer.
Peter and Cindy made their home in Cedar Rapids for many years before moving to Van Horne. He supported his community of Van Horne, Iowa, through the Lions Club, Van Horne Businessman, Future Green, and was a member of the Van Horne Coop Telephone Company Board. Peter belonged to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Van Horne, Iowa.
He is survived by many family members including his wife, Cindy; children; grandchildren; 7 siblings, Leander (Marian) Stammeyer of St. Lucas, Marie Schaufenbuel of St. Lucas, Francis (Lu) Stammeyer of Oelwein, Irene Riffle of Kahoka, MO, Anita Herold of Fort Atkinson, Joseph (Carol) Stammeyer of Waukon, David (Jacquelyn) Stammeyer of Quincy, IL; two sisters-in-law, Margarete Stammeyer of St. Lucas, and Sharon Lafler of CA; a former son-in-law, Brian Usher of Cedar Rapids; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Peter will be greeted at the gates of Heaven by his parents; 4 siblings; an infant son, Mark; mother and father-in-law, Glenn A. and Frances (Bendorf) Winchell; and 3 brothers-in-law.
Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Van Horne, by Father Jack McClure, C.PP.S. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2010, at the church, with a Rosary/Vigil Service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Burial: 3:00 p.m. St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Lucas, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Van Horne First Responders/Fire Fighters.
“A Life Well Lived…
A Life Well Remembered.”
The grass may die, and flowers may fade, but the memory of Peter Alois Stammeyer lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Peter laid his soul into the arms of angels on Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
His journey of 73 years, began July 27, 1936, in St. Lucas, Iowa. He was born the 8th child of 12 children to Peter F. and Magdelena (Klemmer) Stammeyer.
Peter became whole when he married his devoted wife, Cynthia (Winchell) on November 29, 1958. To this union were born 4 children. Surviving are Theresa (Robert) Caswell of Kinross, Iowa, Betty Usher of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Patrick (Brooke) Stammeyer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Peter was blessed with four grandchildren: Cody and Spencer Usher, and Grace and Caleb Stammeyer.
Peter and Cindy made their home in Cedar Rapids for many years before moving to Van Horne. He supported his community of Van Horne, Iowa, through the Lions Club, Van Horne Businessman, Future Green, and was a member of the Van Horne Coop Telephone Company Board. Peter belonged to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Van Horne, Iowa.
He is survived by many family members including his wife, Cindy; children; grandchildren; 7 siblings, Leander (Marian) Stammeyer of St. Lucas, Marie Schaufenbuel of St. Lucas, Francis (Lu) Stammeyer of Oelwein, Irene Riffle of Kahoka, MO, Anita Herold of Fort Atkinson, Joseph (Carol) Stammeyer of Waukon, David (Jacquelyn) Stammeyer of Quincy, IL; two sisters-in-law, Margarete Stammeyer of St. Lucas, and Sharon Lafler of CA; a former son-in-law, Brian Usher of Cedar Rapids; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Peter will be greeted at the gates of Heaven by his parents; 4 siblings; an infant son, Mark; mother and father-in-law, Glenn A. and Frances (Bendorf) Winchell; and 3 brothers-in-law.
Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Van Horne, by Father Jack McClure, C.PP.S. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2010, at the church, with a Rosary/Vigil Service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Burial: 3:00 p.m. St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Lucas, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Van Horne First Responders/Fire Fighters.
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