Mr. Herbert Albert Stockner Sr., Age 79 of Fremont, formerly of Newaygo, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 in Fremont. He was born Herbert Albert Stockner in Toledo, Ohio the son of Mary (Puts) and Michael Stockner on November 2, 1929. He married Lois A. VanSickle on January 29, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio. He was a Machinist for Shaw Box/Lift Tech until his retirement in December 1990. He was a member of Fremont Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was a recipient of the "I Care About Kids" award from Newaygo Public Schools and a big supporter of Newaygo Public Schools athletics program. He is well remembered for his great sense of humor, beautiful flower gardens, his outstanding wooden Christmas decorations and his enjoyment in creating model train communities. He was a veteran having served in the Marines during the Korean War from August 16, 1950 to March 17, 1951 when he was discharged as a PFC. He is survived by his wife Lois Stockner of Fremont, his son Herbert Jr. & Monalee Stockner of Las Vegas, NV, his daughter Linda Hummel of Ludington, his daughter Patricia Benton and James Sims of Holt, his daughter Annette DeBoer of Newaygo, his son Randy & Kimberly Stockner of Rockford, his son Michael Stockner of Fremont, 6 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, his sister Dorothy & Edward Romp of Toledo, OH, his brother Michael & Delores Stockner of Toledo, OH, several nieces and nephews and Mike Hummel and Paul DeBoer. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM from the McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo Chapel on Friday, December 5, 2008 with Pastor Jim Schouweiler officiating. Interment will be in Newaygo Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 PM - 7 PM Thursday and 11 AM - 1 PM Friday at McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo. For memorials please consider Heartland Hospice Service, 1041 W. Main St. Fremont, Michigan 49412.
- Sue VanSickle-Scott
- Tuesday December 02, 2008
- 20:03:12
Aunt Lois, Herbie, Linda, Patty, Annette, Randy, Mike, and families, Here's a huge hug from me all the way from Alabama; I wish I could be there with you in person. If there's anything you need, give me a call. I love you and my heart goes out to you during this time of grief. Luv, Sue
- Roberta Dill (Krueger)
- Wednesday December 03, 2008
- 02:02:13
Dear Aunt Lois and Family- I would like to extend my deepest symapthy to all of you. I remember fondly playing as a child at your house - and I especially remember how kind Uncle Hap was to me. I know he will be greatly missed. Love, Roberta
- Courtney Simpson
- Wednesday December 03, 2008
- 08:11:38
The family is in our prayers. Jim, Courtney, Noel, Nick & Leeah Simpson (Courtney - grandaughter of Leroy & Darlene)
- Becky (Van Sickle) Steele
- Wednesday December 03, 2008
- 12:10:37
I am sending my sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of you. I have such fond memories of Uncle Hap and his great sense of humor. As I read the narrative above, I thought about how proud you must be of him and his legacy, as it is a rare person that can touch the lives of others in such a special way. Both Uncle Hap and Aunt Lois had a way of making people feel special by taking time to be there for them whether it was their graduation, wedding, or other important event, so I am especially sad that I am unable to attend this last special tribute to him. Please know that I am thinking of all of you during this time.
- Shirley VanSickle (Whitmer)
- Wednesday December 03, 2008
- 16:50:10
Dear Lois and Family, We would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loving husband,father,brother,grandpa and uncle. We have great memories of Hap even though we have lived miles apart. We will miss him at the reunions but look forward to being with you and yours. Have comfort knowing he is pain free and in a better place. Love, Shirley, Mel and family.
- Bob and Pat Krueger
- Thursday December 04, 2008
- 11:59:17
Aunt Lois and family, Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss. I can still remember spending summers up north and going to your house and playing with Herbie and Linda. Uncle Hap and Aunt Lois always treated me as one of their own. Sorry we can't be there, but know our thoughts are with you. Love, Bob and Pat
- Phil & Shirl Riemsma
- Thursday December 04, 2008
- 19:27:44
We were always so impressed with Herb & Lois' dedication to Newaygo Sports. Long after their kids were grown and gone they were there at nearly everything going on. Softball, baseball, basketball,(girls and boys) football, voleyball, track. WOW!! I can see Herb playing quarters with the young folks. Your family is in our Prayers,Love,Phil & Shirl