Stumpf

Joseph R. Stumpf passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

Born Nov. 8, 1944, in Pittsburgh, was the oldest son of Joseph C. Stumpf and Theresa Reuss Stumpf.

Joe was a lifelong member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Mary’s site in Herman. He was a graduate of Knoch High School in Saxonburg, earned his Bachelor of Arts at California University of Pennsylvania, and his Master of Arts at the State University of New York at Oswego. Joe was a devoted teacher of technical education and computer drafting at Knoch High School in the South Butler School District for 38 years.

He was an active member of the community, a lifetime member of the Herman Volunteer Fire Company, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Roman Catholic Men’s Club. He had served as Scoutmaster, committee member, and in several other roles for Boy Scout Troop No. 39 for more than 30 years, and during this time, many young men achieved the rank of Eagle Scout due to his leadership. His love of Se Jong Tae Kwon Do started in 1985 and he eventually achieved a fifth degree black belt and became an instructor of his own school. Se Jong Tae Kwon Do was one of Joe’s biggest passions and included members of his family and some of his best friends throughout his life.

Additionally, Joe was a lover of the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, biking, hunting, camping at Cook Forest State Park, and a good golf game with friends.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Rose Cypher Stumpf; three sons, Daniel R. (Beth) Stumpf of Franklin, Pa., the Rev. Michael J. Stumpf of Pittsburgh and Curtis H. (Amy) Stumpf of Littleton, Colo.; one sister, Theresa Kaufman of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one brother, William (Mary Ellen) Stumpf of Titusville, Pa.; his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Stumpf of Davidsville, Pa.; five grandchildren, Logan, Jordan, Maxwell, Lila and Samuel; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Francis Stumpf; and his brother-in-law, Paul Kaufman.

STUMPF — Friends of Joseph R. Stumpf, who died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Monday, Dec. 2, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Mary Church, 821 Herman Road, Butler, with his son, Father Michael Stumpf, officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Herman, and will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity.

For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

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