William Robert Stufflebeam

life story

William will never be forgotten

William (Bob) was a loving husband, a great father and grandfather. He helped and gave to so many people, he touched so many lives with his kindness. He will never be forgotten.

William was kindhearted and a true provider

William (Bob) Robert Stufflebeam passed away peacefully on the 26th of July 2022. He leaves behind his wife Carole Stufflebeam (Sonnenburg); three daughters Laura (husband Jimmi) Brown, Carrie (husband Adam) Eckerhom and Erica (Franklin) Stufflebeam and eight grandchildren.

William was born on the 3rd of September of 1946 in Ottumwa Iowa to Muriel Louise Stufflebeam (Cornell) and Julian (Dude) Stufflebeam.

His parents raised him and his two siblings on their family farm in Ottumwa Iowa. William attended Ottumwa High and later in life attended Indian Hills Community Collage.

William enlisted in the navy where he proudly served our country and protected our freedom. While on leave from the Navy William met Carole and shortly after married. They were married and devoted to each other for 52 years. They built a beautiful life together that was filled with many blessings. They had three daughters, a beautiful house, started multiple businesses together and provided their daughters with a great childhood. The life they built together was the kind of life that most people dream of having. 52 years later Carole was still being a devoted wife to William as she stood by his side as he took his last breath.

William will be remembered and missed everyday for all the great things he has done and the love he has shown to so many people. He will never be forgotten.