Walter Gene Stoppenhagen Obituary
The memory of Walter Gene Stoppenhagen of Lancaster, Ohio, born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on January 13, 2026 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter Gene Stoppenhagen to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Walter had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Walter may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his wife Joyce Stoppenhagen. He is survived by: his children, Kristine Williams (Tim) of Athens and Jeffrey Stoppenhagen (Denise) of Richfield, Ohio; his grandchildren, Erika Williams of Brooklyn and Jackson Williams of Denver, Colorado; his sister Kay Schulz (Bert) of Angola, Indiana; his niece Amy Spooner (Scott) of Saline, Michigan; and his close friend BJ Chilcote.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the LSS Fairfield County Food pantry, https://lssnetworkofhope.org, or your local food pantry, in loving memory of Gene.
