Harry Stouffer

HARRY AMOS STOUFFER STERLING - Harry Amos Stouffer, 100, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. He farmed for most of his life in Kansas and Illinois. Harry was born April 23, 1912 in Glen Elder, KS, the son of Edwin and Mary (Marzoff) Stouffer. He married Blanche Friesen on June 21, 1946 in Rock Falls. She preceded him in death on January 26, 2009. Harry served in the Army during World War II. He had been active in 4-H for 50 years. Harry was very proud that he was 100 1/2 years old and independent Survivors include two daughters, Marcy (Mark) Stouffer, of Loves Park, and Gail (Bob) Nevalainen, of Minnesota; two sons, Kenneth (Sophie) Stouffer, of Chicago, and Keith (Kathy) Stouffer, of Sterling; seven grandchildren, Jason Permenter, Chad (Sarah) Nevalainen, Kari (Cole) Harban, Heather Nevalainen, Kenneth (Sherrie) Stouffer, Mary Ann Stouffer and Tracie Huizenga; eleven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jacob and Frank Stouffer. Private services will be held. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation will be from 3-5 PM, Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling. A memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.