George F. Stappert, Jr.-(1946-2021)

STAPPERT, SANDERCOCK, BEHNCKE

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 1/15/2021 at 19:12:00

George F. Stappert, Jr.

George F. “Bob” Stappert Jr., 74, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on January 12th, 2021 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital in Dubuque. As per George’s wishes, no services will be held. Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd., Dubuque, IA is assisting the family.

George was born on March 6th, 1946 in Exeter, England the son of George Sr. and Freda (Sandercock) Stappert. He married Mary Ann Behncke on December 28th, 1963 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. George served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1963 until 1967. He was a Radio Man stationed at the Cinpac Fleet.

After leaving the Navy, George worked different jobs before starting at John Deere. He started at Deere’s in 1969 and retired in 2003 after 34 years. After being retired a few years, he got restless and got a job as a driver for Woodward Communications, a position he held for 14 years.

George loved to fish, especially with Joe at Apple Canyon. He enjoyed deer hunting and was able to continue to hunt in his later years with his son and grandson by his side. George loved to ride his Trike and take side by side rides.

He is survived by his Wife, Mary Ann; his Son, Roger (Michelle) Stappert, of Potosi, and their children, Derek Eggers, Kerrigan (Dominic) Pagliaro, Taryn and Gunnar Stappert. Derek’s children, Desirea, Caleigh and Connor; Son-in-law, Sam Willett, of Peosta, and his children Brianna and Justin (Mary Ann); A great granddaughter, Dylan; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Behncke; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Eileen Markus and Roger Stappert; a daughter, Sheri Willett, and Father-in-law, Leonard Behncke.

Mary Ann and Roger would like to thank the nursing staff in the ICU and 5 North at Finley Hospital.

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