Roger E. Stumpf

Roger E. Stumpf, 83-year-old resident of Pierz, MN passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Harmony House in Pierz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Lastrup with Father Aaron Nett officiating. Burial will take place in the Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M. on Monday, January 13, 2025 and from 9 to 10:30 A.M. Tuesday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Pierz. Caring for Roger and his family is the LeMieur Funeral Home in Pierz, MN. Roger Edward Stumpf was born August 16, 1941 in Little Falls, MN to the late Walter and Rita (Dehler) Stumpf. He grew up on a farm near Lastrup, MN along with his eight brothers and sisters. He met his future wife Karen through a mutual friend. They were united in marriage on October 20, 1962. Together they raised their five children on a dairy farm east of Lastrup. Farming was Roger’s life, whether it was taking care of the cattle or fieldwork. Away from the farm, Roger enjoyed playing horseshoes and cards, bowling, fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball. He enjoyed all sports and watching the birds visiting his bird feeders. He served on the boards of the Lastrup Creamery and Granite Township, and was a long-time member of the St. John’s Nepomuk parish and the church choir. Roger is best known as a man whose heart was a treasure trove of stories, always eager to share a tale and visit with family and friends. Left to cherish in his memory are his children, Sandra (friend Mike) Bjorstrom of Albertville, MN, Susan (Jim) Lager of Ramsey, MN, Sharon (David) Athman of Pierz, MN, Cara (Rick) Swartz of Motley, MN, Greg (Jennifer) Stumpf of Andover, MN; grandchildren, Ryan, Ashley, Tonya, Ellen, Dawn, Rebecca, Max and eight great-grand children; siblings, Joe (Gloria) Stumpf, Lori (Jim) Funk, Art (Jane) Stumpf, Lue (Bruce) Gilmer, Geri (JR) Pohlkamp; brother-in-law, Don Stockler. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Karen; parents, Walter and Rita Stumpf; sisters, Arlene Boser, Betty Boser and Colette Stockler and great-grandchild, Oliver Suchy.

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Roger E. Stumpf

August 16, 1941 - January 8, 2025