Dr. Martin G. Stuck 1925 - 2016

STUCK, REIFF

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/18/2016 at 22:35:48

Sioux City Journal
11 October 2016

SIOUX CITY | Dr. Martin G. Stuck, 91, of Indian Head Park, Ill., formerly of Sioux City, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at home, surrounded by his family.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Lawn Bible Church, 9435 S. 54th Ave., in Oak Lawn, Ill. The shelter memorial service will follow the service Wednesday in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, Ill. Visitation with the family will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at Oak Lawn Bible Church.

Dr. Stuck was born in Zion, Ill., to Gerhard and Elizabeth Stuck, on May 12, 1925. Upon returning from three years of service in the U.S. Army during World War II in the South Pacific, he attended Wheaton College. It was there that he met the love of his life, Lorraine Reiff. They were married on June 5, 1951, in Spokane, Wash. They both graduated from Wheaton College. Dr. Stuck then graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary, Th.M., Washington State University, M.A., Pasadena City College, M.A., and California Graduate School of Theology, Ph.D.

Dr. Stuck pastored churches in Washington, California, Iowa and Illinois. His career as a pastor spanned 63 years and eight congregations. His last years were spent as an associate pastor at Oak Lawn Bible Church. Dr. Stuck was known for his spiritual wisdom, warmth, approachability and encouraging words. His legacy is a Biblical, purposeful, expository and challenging preaching presence in the pulpit, with a willingness to spend time one on one with others as they shared their needs.

Dr. Stuck is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lorraine "Lorry"; son, Mark Stuck (Lori) of Sioux City; son, Dr. Gary Stuck (Pamela) of Indian Head Park, Ill.; son, Dr. Rodney Stuck (Rhonda) of Palatine, Ill.; daughter, Marcia Thompson (Don) of South Elgin, Ill.; sister, Roberta Swanson (Richard) of Naples, Fla.; brother, Richard Stuck of Van Nuys, Calif.; grandchildren, Jason Stuck, Nate Stuck, Ryan Stuck, Sarah Stuck, Allison Stuck, Branden Stuck, Rachel Brad, Justin Stuck, Emylee Thompson, Clay Thompson and Elysse Thompson; and great-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Blake, Madelyn, Luke, Parker, Cooper, Mia, Madison and Jace Stuck.