Paul Stolpe
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Paul Stolpe, age 81 of Wausa, Nebraska, died on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at his residence.
Funeral Services will be on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartington with the Rev. Michelle Oetken officiating. Burial will be after lunch at the Obert Cemetery, Obert, NE. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wynot American Legion Post #31. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3-8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. by Rev. Justin Wiese at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. Family will be present at the Funeral Home on Wednesday night after 6 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday at church one hour prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Brad Stolpe, Skip Hardy, Jon Forney, Lathan Detlefsen, Mark Lewon, and David Anderson.
Honorary pallbearers will be friend Jason Becker; Grandchildren - Joe and Amber Stolpe, Josh and Karie Stolpe, Monica and Brandon Kliewer, Sage Stolpe, and Tate Stolpe; 7 great grandchildren.
Paul A. Stolpe was born on May 23, 1930 in Obert, Nebraska to Ludwig and Esther (Bengtson) Stolpe. He grew up in Obert and graduated from Obert High School in 1948. Paul served in the U.S. Airforce from 1948-1952. He married Janet L. Voss on August 21, 1955 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Obert, NE. Paul and Janet lived and farmed in the Obert area until moving to Laurel. They lived in Laurel from 1962 until 1977 and moved to Wynot where he continued to farm until 1981. Paul then began working for the Cedar County Roads Department in Wynot and remained employed there for 18 years. He and Janet moved to Wausa, Nebraska in 2001.
Paul was a member the Trinity Lutheran Church. He was past president of the Obert Cemetery Association for many years, and was a member of the Wynot American Legion Post #31. Paul enjoyed baseball his entire life, both as a former player and fan. He was also involved in the church softball program for many years. Paul enjoyed watching John Wayne movies and reading Louis L'Amour and other western books. He loved woodworking and welding and spent many hours out in the shop working on one project or another. Paul enjoyed visiting with family, friends and neighbors. He was quick to smile and loved sharing stories. He was a true Swede...he loved drinking coffee and "shooting the breeze".
Paul is survived by his wife, Janet of Wausa, NE; three sons and spouses, Sterling and Julie Stolpe of Aurora, NE; Cleve and Tammy Stolpe of Belden, NE; Reed and Penny Stolpe of Magnet, NE; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister Arlynn O'Connor of Sioux City, Iowa and her friend Stan Swanson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Bertrand and Vernon Stolpe; two sisters Lucile Anderson and Lorine Hardy.
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My beautiful Uncle Paul will be remembered with love and warmth. His hugs were phenomenal, and will be missed immensely.
Vicki Ippensen
I will always remember Uncle Paul for his contagious smile, laugh and warm hugs. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.
Nicole Anderson Sachs
Uncle Paul, GONE TOO SOON, but I'm so glad you don't have to hurt any more. So many precious memories come to mind, but thanks for having me serve with you at the pie supper, for teaching me how to clean out a chicken coop (I know you said there wasn't much of a trick to it!) for bringing mom to see Aaron in his college play in Casper, for your absolutely hilarious sense of humor, and for being such a wonderful uncle. You are greatly loved and missed!
Susan Baker
We were so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We will miss not seeing him on our visits to Obert on Memorial Day. Our sympathy and prayers are with you Janet and family.
Rick and Shirley (Gronlund) Gilson
Hello Family of Paul, we are sorry for your lost.
Norvel and I will miss not seeing him in church.
Paul was a super gentlman. He alway knew who you were and always gave you that gentle smile.
Norvel & Ann Lentz
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