Obituary of Frederick Stiefelmeyer

<h1>Frederick Stiefelmeyer</h1> 1911 – 2008 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Fred in his 97th year on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 after a long and blessed life. Beloved husband and friend of Edith (Graber) for almost 70 years. Fred leaves fond memories for his children Bruce and his wife Betty, Joan, John and his wife Ruth, and David and his wife Lynda. Also survived by his grandchildren John (Cindy), Jill (John), Sara, Kate (Steve), Michael (Ariel), David (Karine), Hayley (Jeremy) and Lindsay, as well as his great grandchildren Martin, Caleb and Madison. Fred also leaves behind his sister Doris Fisher (Miller), and sisters-in-law Louise Sperling, Muriel Stauffer and May Sperling as well as many nieces and nephews. Co-owner of Kitchener Coal Co., he was also a founding father and long-time member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, serving as its treasurer for many years. Actively involved in the field of education in both Kitchener and Waterloo, he was first elected as a school trustee in 1948 and served 21 years on both the Kitchener Public School Board, and the Waterloo County School Board, chairing these boards in 1951-52 and 1971-72. In retirement Fred and Edith delivered many Meals on Wheels. Friends are invited to share their memories of Fred with his family during visitation at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Sunday, July 13, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Fred’s life will be held at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 248 Highland Road East, Kitchener on Monday, July 14 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Bill Shafer officiating. Interment St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener. If desired, condolences for the family and donations to St. Stephen Lutheran Church or to the Canadian Cancer Society may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Fred, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.