Lee Stiefel
July 6, 1943 ~ January 28, 2009
Lee Stiefel, age 65 of New Hampton, Iowa died Wednesday evening, January 28, 2009, at his home from cancer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Holy Family Parish-St. Mary’s Center, with Rev. John Harpel celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by his wife and two children. John Tieskotter will serve as lector, and the offertory gifts will be presented by Sheldon Stiefel and Joe Holland.
Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with military rites conducted by the New Hampton American Legion Post #38 and VFW Post #5238. Pallbearers are David Vollenweider, Wilfred Tieskotter, Shelby Stapleton, Jason Gardner, Jonathan Gardner, Joshua Tieskotter, Jared Tieskotter, and Salina Stapleton. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Barta, Ray Kapler, John Meyer, Jim Duffy, Joe Schwickerath, John Rosonke, and Kim Leichtman.
Friends may call 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary and a 7:00 p.m. Parish Scripture Service. Visitation continues 8:00 -10:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Saturday.
Lee Larry Stiefel was born July 6, 1943, in New Hampton, IA, the son of Walter and Beulah (Swancutt) Stiefel. He received his education in New Hampton and was a graduate of the New Hampton High School Class of 1962. He worked briefly at the former Oliver Tractor Company in Charles City before being inducted into the United States Navy on July 2, 1964. He served during Vietnam receiving a Service Medal with one Bronze Star, a National Defense Service Medal, a Vietnam Campaign Medal, and a Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon with one Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged on June 2, 1967.
On August 29, 1970, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler, he married Edna Tieskotter. To this union two children were born. Lee had worked at Sara Lee for 28 years and at Featherlite for five years until his health necessitated retirement.
Lee loved teaching youth as a CCD teacher, a 4-H leader and was active with the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed woodcarving, welding, bowling, golfing, and football. His greatest joy came from the time he was able to spend with his family. Memberships include Holy Family Parish, the American Legion, VFW, and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Edna of New Hampton; one daughter, Sherri (Bill) Holland of Decorah; one son, Sheldon Stiefel of New Hampton; two grandchildren, Joe and Camryn Holland; his sister, Gloria (Jim) Stapleton of New Hampton, a brother-in-law, Jerry Flick of Nashua; his mother-in-law, Adella Tieskotter of New Hampton. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Shirley Flick.
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Dear Edna and family, You have my deepest sympathy at this time of loss. I will always remember Lee’s smiling face from work at Sara Lee. He was one of a kind. My prayers are with you. Nancy Niewoehner
Edna, Sherri & Sheldon, I wanted to send you my deepest condolences. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have such happy memories of Lee and all of you, especially when we 3 kids would come over and Edna and Lee would sit for us. It was always so much fun. I will always remember Lee with love. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. I love you all! Steph
Sherri and Family. May God help ease your pain of your loss. May he comfort you in the days to come. May He Let your Pain of the loss turn to the memories you will hold deep in your heart. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your father is now at the Right Hand of our Father and will be forever your guardian angel. Wendy (Snyder) Finan( Classmate of Sherri’s New Hampton Class of 89)
Edna- I recall you speaking of your husband often when I was in your classes. My condolences to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold tight to your faith and memories and let your family and friends give you their love and support.
Sherri, Sheldon and Edna – I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in all of the love Lee provided you with throughout the years and that your loving father is now with the Loving Father. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Edna and family, Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. We worked with Lee at Sara Lee. He was always so kind and considerate. He will make a great angel to watch over all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for the loss of Sherri’s father, Mr. Stiefel. Although we weren’t able to attend the services, we were there in spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May he rest in peace.
Sorry we couldn’t be with you but have kept you in my thoughts these past several months. May the wonderful memories sustain you.
We loved Lee so much too. We will never forget how you and he helped nuture our children in the loving individuals they are today. Thank for all the loving care you and Lee gave to them. He and Travis are getting aquainted now. Love to all and know that we are here if you need us for anything. Love, Valerie and Patrick
To Edna and family: So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort with memories and love from your family and friends. God bless you.
Dear Edna, Sheldon, Sherri & family, it’s with great sadness that we are sending our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and may God bless you and help you during this difficult time. Sergio, Gioia, Paola and James Cos.
Mom, Sherri and Sheldon, I feel so privileged to have met you and shared part of my life with your family. Dad was a wonderful person and a great father. I will always have fond memories of him and he will always have a special place in my heart. Love, Sonia, Paolo, Cassandra and Emma Sofia.
We enjoyd the many years of working with Lee at Sara Lee. We were all like one big happy family also. He leaves us a gift of memories in exchange. Our deepest sympathy to you and your families. May the memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
Edna and family, You have our deepest condolences for your loss. We know Lee was sick for quite a few years and the quality of his life had diminished, but feel certain that he still enjoyed the love of his family and friends and their unending support. God bless and comfort you in your time of grief. Take care of yourselves now as you have been caring for Lee for a long time. Joe and Sharon Haskovec
I want to express my sympathy and give you my best at this time of your loss.
Edna,Sheldon,Sherri,&family- -Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time- -Lee is not suffering any longer.Let Gods love comfort and surround you during this time. love and hugs- -Marlys and Gary
Edna and Family you have our deepest sympathy! We are so sorry for your loss! Stephen and Shelley Stalder
Sherri and all family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the goodness of the Lord help guide you through this difficult time. May your father be at peace now. With Sympathy, The Bockmans
‘Does God love us because we are special, or are we special because God loves us?’ William Arthur Ward Lee was special, and his love of God, his family, and friends was a gift he shared with joy. I have many memories to cherish of our Wed. night CCD religion classes. Lee made a positive difference in the lives of many young people. My prayers are with you. Friends in Christ, Marge Zipse
Dear Sherri and Bill, Russ and I send you our sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers.
Edna, so sorry to hear about Lee. He put up a tough battle, but now he doesn’t have to fight anymore and is in no more pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. You have done a special job taking care of Lee all these years. God Bless You and All Your Family.
Edna, Sherri & Bill, Joe, Camryn, & Sheldon, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Susan Hawkins
Edna and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom always enjoyed the time he got to spend sitting with Lee. Remember that God is there for you during this time. Hugs and Prayers, Sharon Babcock & Family John 6:47 Very truly, I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life.
Edna & family So sorry to hear that Lee has passed away but now he doesn’t have to suffer any longer. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Sherri, Bill, and family. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are with you in this most difficult time.
Edna & family, sorry to hear about Lee, my prayers are with you and yours. He was a great guy to work with at sara lee. He always had a smile on his face. friends, Carol
Dear Sherri & Bill, Just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you can find the courage to face tomorrow, in the love that surrounds you today. Big hugs, Jeanette
Sherri & family: You will all be in our thoughts. Laurie & Bret Maki
Dear Edna, Sheldon, and Sherri, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We know his memory will live on in your hearts. Ginny and Stan Laures
Dear Edna and Family: May God bless all of you in your time of sorrow and pain. Lee was a giver in terms of his time and his talents to his country, friends, family and community. His life was a positive model for all of us. I think that Grandpa Stiefel would have approved.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE STIEFEL FAMILY AT THIS TIME GOD BLESS YOU ALL LEE,WAS A FRIEND OF OURS WHEN WE WORKED AT SARA LEE AND ENJOYED SEEING HIM EACH AND EVERY DAY
Sheldon: you and your family have my deepest sympathy during this time.
Edna and family Jerry and I hold you and your family in our prayers. It’s comfronting to know that Lee is free of pain and is at rest. Jerry and Mary Lou Poncelet, Sarasota, Fl.
Sherri & family, Please know you are in my thoughts as you are going through this difficult time. Cherish all of the wonderful memories. Many Hugs, Londa & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love, Tammy Nordheim
Sherri, Bill & family My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love and friendship of those around you help you through these difficult days. Sara Hotvedt (Sherri’s sorority sister)