William E. Stockelman
August 6, 1936 ~ March 30, 2015
SERVICES: 10:30 A.M. Monday, March 30, 2015 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home OFFICIATING CLERGY: Pastor Mark Teike FINAL RESTING PLACE: Garland Brook Cemetery VISITATION: 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the funeral home MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, St. Peter's Lutheran School or Trinity Lutheran High School William E. Stockelman, 78, of W. Hyde Street, died at 1:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015, after a long battle with cancer at Four Seasons Healthcare. William was born August 6, 1936 in Seymour, the son of John B. and Nellie G. White Stockelman. He married Hazel M. Kuehn on June 12, 1960. William was a graduate of Seymour High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran, having enlisted in October 1954 and was honorably discharged October 1958. After his discharge he went to work at Columbus Tool and Machine. Upon leaving there, he was employed at Arvin Industries, retiring in 1999 as a Master Toolmaker. William was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church where he was a printer for several years. He was a Cub Master of the Cub Scouts, bowled with his Arvin co-workers, played darts at church and enjoyed square dancing and camping for many years throughout his life. William also enjoyed farming in his free time. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; sons, Daniel Stockelman of Nevada, TX, Michael (Sandra) Stockelman of Memphis, IN and Tim (Rebecca) Stockelman of Columbus; brother, Ronald (Henrietta) Stockelman of Freetown; sister, Shirley Gulley of Dallas, TX; sister-in-law, Connie Stockelman of TX; and grandchildren, Jacob Stockelman of Seymour and Molly Stockelman of Memphis, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Arthur and Dennis Stockelman; and a brother-in law, Rodger Gulley.
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Hazel, You are always a part of my happy memories. Blessings to you as you make this transition in your life with the passing of Bill.
Sorry, we are unable to come up for the funeral. Sickness stops us from coming up. We are thinking of you and will miss Bill so much. OH MY (his favorite saying) Sister Nancy & Chet
I best remember Uncle Bill as that tall, thin, very kind man who was great with his hands. I loved coming to visit him and Aunt Hazel and the boys as I was growing up. I also always thought of him as the square dancer, as many men don’t like to dance and I thought that was great that he did. Our prayers are with you today.
Dear Hazel, So sorry to hear about Bill. It was an honor to have shared in part of his life. We had such fun dancing with both of you and sharing in the after parties. David also enjoyed working with him. You both have gone through a very difficult time, but Bill is in good hands now. Take care of yourself and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I most remember coming to your house with all the Aunts and Uncles on your farm. Bill was entertaining us kids. Now that I’m older, I respect his mechanical ability. I also remember his involvement with Family and Church. We are blessed to have known him!
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