Eugene Stoepfel

Eugene “Gene” Stoepfel, 81, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born on November 25, 1941 to the late Victor J. and Zelma (Goedde) Stoepfel in Columbus Grove. On April 19, 1968 he married Elaine R. Davis and she survives in Findlay, as does their son, Brian Eugene Stoepfel and granddaughter Emmy Amelia Stoepfel. Also surviving are siblings Jim (Jan) Stoepfel, Mary (Jack) Rutherford, Maggie (Tom) Thomas, Judy (Don) Cusac, Mike (Karen) Stoepfel, Rose (Tom) Phillips, and Tony (Cheryl) Stoepfel; many nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Jane Stoepfel, Mary Stoepfel, Lucille Schaade, Joellen Davis and Becky Stoepfel; brother-in-law, Orval Davis; and his granddog, Belle.

Gene was preceded in death by siblings, David F. Stoepfel, Johnny L. Stoepfel, Charles Robert Stoepfel, Richard Stoepfel, and Elizabeth “Betty” Eiseman; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold L. Davis, Sr. and Bernice Davis; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Paul and Thelma Davis; Harold Jr., Carol June, Darrell and Gary Davis; Floyd, Verna Mae and Jerry Davis; Orla, Norma, Colleen and Les Davis; Phillip and Kevin Davis; Donna Davis and Guy D. Schaade; and Gene’s buddy, Sam, his yellow lab.

Gene graduated from McComb Local Schools, served four years in the navy, and retired from LIUNA local 574. He enjoyed being in the outdoors fishing, hunting and camping.

Per Gene’s request he will be cremated, and there will be no services. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.huffordfh.com.