Leroy Stellmacher

Leroy F. Stellmacher, age 91, of Seymour passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 in the family home where he was born on February 26, 1922, son of the late Charles and Katie (Beckman) Stellmacher.

He married Helen Mae Koss on September 20, 1947 she preceded him in death on June 24, 1978. They raised four children. On September 6, 1980 Leroy married Betty (Fiestadt) Gosse.

Leroy farmed and worked at Menominee Sugar, but his passion was carpentry and he worked at Seymour Lumber for many years though he really never retired. Through his talents at carpentry he made many items for use at Emmanuel Lutheran Church where he was a lifelong member and also a member of the Brotherhood. He loved John Deere tractors, restoring his pride and joy a 1944 Model B and then participated in the Annual Hamburger Day parade.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter Christine Stellmacher, Kansas City, MO; Charles (Debby) Stellmacher, Seymour; Jon (Becky) Stellmacher, Appleton; Dr. Ron (Janet) Stellmacher, Appleton; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Carlton Stellmacher; sister, Vera Ashman; he is further survived by Betty's children Kathy Thomas and John (Audrey) Gosse.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild Christopher Stellmacher.
Friends may call at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour on Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Roland Lindeman and Nick Mattson officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com .
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established to one of Leroy's favorite charities, ELCA World Hunger Good Gifts.
The family would like to thank the staff at Unity Hospice for all their compassionate care.