By Jim Meridith
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    • Service

      Memorial Service

      Friday, September 6, 11:00 am

      Trinity Lutheran Church, Edwardsville, IL

    • Full Obituary

      Donald N. Stoecklin, 87, of Edwardsville, IL, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Evelyn’s House Hospice, in Creve Couer, Missouri.

      Donald was born September 3, 1931, to Newton and Elsie (nee Wille) Stoecklin in Edwardsville, IL.  On April 27, 1957, he married Ruth Hayes in Collinsville, IL.

      Donald served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

      Donald spent 36 years as a Postal Carrier and then worked part-time at Farm Fresh for roughly 17 years, to keep busy.  He loved to watch High School Basketball and was an avid Cubs Fan.  Donald cherished spending time with family and spoiling his grandchildren.

      Donald is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Stoecklin, Edwardsville, IL; children, Donna Stoecklin, CA, Jeff Stoecklin, Edwardsville, IL, Scott Stoecklin, Edwardsville, IL, Pamela (Mike) West, Edwardsville, IL, Amy Stoecklin, St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Joshua, Andrew, Sara, Ashley, Haley, and Jade; six great-grandchildren; sister, Darleen (Harry) Zude, Edwardsville, IL.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton and Elsie Stoecklin and one daughter in infancy.

      Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Edwardsville, IL.

      A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 6, 2019, 11:00 am, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Edwardsville, IL.

      Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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    1. Gene Wiggins NARFE Chap. 1019 / September 1, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      Sorry For Your Loss. Please accept this electronic message in lieu of a Sympathy Card. Local National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) volunteers provide help in reporting the death of any federal civilian retiree or a retiree’s spouse to proper authorities. They will explain the process as needed and if requested, can report the death to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM 888-767-6738) for you. They can also assist in filling out claim forms for survivor benefits and life insurance You may call either of our Service Officers, Jim Haley at 618 795-5174 or Dean Hemmer at 618 233-3819. If unable to reach either, you may call Gene Wiggins at 618 566-7980.

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