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David Joseph Stumpf

David Joseph Stumpf

Male 1920 - 2012  (91 years)

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  • Name David Joseph Stumpf  [1, 2] 
    Birth 12 Jul 1920  Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 30 Jun 2012  Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 4 Jul 2012  Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I8594  1665 GOUGH/GOFF (US-MD-STM/US-VA-LOU) I-Y6902-A
    Last Modified 20 Oct 2023 

    Family Elizabeth "Betty" Burch Wathen,   b. 1919, Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Feb 2017, Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 98 years) 
    Marriage 26 May 1944  Christ the King Church in Louisville, KY Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Jane S. Stumpf
     2. E. Anne Stumpf
     3. Mary S. Stumpf
    ▻ David James McCarthy  m. Abt Nov 1978
     4. John D. Stumpf,   b. 10 Sep 1947, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Jul 2018, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)
     5. Mark Kevin Stumpf
     6. Paul Anthony Stumpf
    Family ID F3247  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 Oct 2023 

  • Notes 
    • David J. Stumpf
      Evansville, Ind.
      David J. Stumpf, 91, passed away on June 30, 2012. He was born on July 12, 1920, in Evansville, Ind.
      David is a graduate of Memorial High School and attended the University of Evansville (Evansville College) and was awarded his solo wings in 1939, prior to joining the Army Air Corp (Air Force) in 1942. He was assigned to the Flying Fortresses and served with the 15th Air Force in Italy as a B-17 pilot.
      Lt. David J. Stumpf was awarded the highest rating of "Distinguished Bombardier" given by the Air Corps, a veteran of the Sicilian and Italian invasions and appointed squadron leader while in Italy. He was commended twice for "services performed", awarded the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters.
      He was active in scouting as a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Explorer Scout troop leader. He served as a Field Commissioner and was awarded the St. George Catholic Scouting Medal, the Bronze Pelican Award and the Silver Beaver Award.
      David retired from Blue Cross - Blue Shield of Indiana, where in 1989 he received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" for 34 years of outstanding service to clients and the company.
      He was a member of the B17 Combat Crewmen and Wingmen Association, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, past member of VFW Post 1114 and the National Rifle Association (NRA).
      His hobbies included raising Golden Retrievers, photography, gardening and boating on Barkley Lake with his family.
      He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth (Betty Burch Wathen) Stumpf, originally from Morganfield, Ky.; and six children, E. Ann Clem (Dr. Bruce), John D. Stumpf (Margaret [Jo]), Mark K. Stumpf (Gloria), Mary S. McCarthy (James), Paul A. Stumpf (Marysue), and Jane S. Wildeman (Dick); 16 grandchildren, Sean (Colleen) and Jeremy (Adrienne) Clem, Katie Stumpf Eller (Dr. Scott), Jason, David, Jennifer and Daniel (Tanaya) Stumpf, Owen McCarthy and Blair McCarthy Atkinson (CPT(P)Paul), Casey (Melissa), Adam, Kipp (Toni) Stumpf and Lindsay Stumpf Silverstein (Brandon), Phillip, Matthew and Kathleen Mason; and six great-granddaughters, Madeline Margaret, Elizabeth Grace and Mary Katherine Eller, Addison and McKenzie Silverstein and Vivienne Elizabeth Clem.
      Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714, with a Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3010 E. Chandler Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714 from 10:30 till 11 a.m. Wednesday July 4, 2012.
      A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with Father Alex Zenthoefer and Father Ryan Hilderbrand officiating, entombment in St. Joseph Mausoleum.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends & Alumni of Reitz Memorial High School, 1500 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47714 Alzheimer's Association , Greater Kentucky/Southern Indiana, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205, or the National U. S. Air Force Museum, 100 Spaatz Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433
      The family would like to thank our friend and companion, Joanna Stratman, Dr. William Hardesty, Arcadia Senior Care, and Deaconess Hospice Care.
      Condolences to the family may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.

      Published in Courier Press on July 2, 2012

  • Sources 
    1. [S3779] Find a Grave.

    2. [S3446] Browning Geneology, Evansville, Indiana Area Obituary Search.