Stumpf, Edmund E.     Obit

Edmund E. Stumpf, 94, of Columbia, died Nov. 29, 2007, in Columbia. He was 
born Nov. 28, 1913, in Columbia, the son of the late Fred and Mena Stumpf nee 
Mehrtens. He was married to Ardell Stumpf nee Taake. Mr. Stumpf is survived 
by his wife; children Ruth Ann (Marvin) Rodemich of Columbia, Kathleen (John) 
Harris of Houston, Tex., and Glenn (Lisa) Stumpf of Columbia; grandchildren Scott 
(Julie) Rodemich, Chris (Bill) Browne, Chad (Katie) Harris, Shannon (Jarrett) 
Lambo, Jake Stumpf and Jesse Stumpf; five great-grandchildren; sister Adel Stumpf; 
and nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. He was preceded in death by 
his parents, brother Erwin “Butch” Stumpf, and sister Thelma Sparwasser. Mr. Stumpf 
was an active member of Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover. He was a 
former director of the Monroe County Farm Bureau. He was a member of the 
C & W Co-op Board and Waterloo Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed farming, family 
and traveling. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at 
Zoar United Church of Christ, Pastor Mauri Peaco officiating. He is buried at New 
Hanover Cemetery in New Hanover. Memorials may be made to Zoar United Church 
of Christ in New Hanover.