Bud Stotler

Obituaries

January 29, 2018 - 12:00 AM

Francis Lee “Bud” Stotler, 91, Iola, passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at Windsor Place in Iola.

Bud was born Sept. 10, 1926, to Frank Emanuel and Ruth (Martin) Stotler on the family farm west of Iola. He grew up on the same farm and graduated from Iola High School in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army for two years, 1954-1955. He was stationed in Germany as part of the occupation forces for the duration of his honorable service.

He married Shirley A. Miller on June 19, 1966, in Redfield. Together they made their home west of Iola, where they raised their family.

He farmed and worked for M&M Packing. He also drove a truck for Mitchell Transport and Cyrus Truck Line. He worked for SEKan Asphalt until his retirement in 1988.

He was a member of American Legion Post No. 15 in Iola. He was an avid card player with his group of friends. He enjoyed taking care of his animals, including cattle, cats and dogs. He attended the sale barn in Gas every Friday.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home; daughter, Rhonda Hill and husband Rick, Iola; daughter of the heart, Roxanne Hutton and husband Gregg, Iola; granddaughter, Alexandra Biggs and husband Ben, Moran; grandsons Joshua Hill and wife Tara, Chanute, Ricky Hill, Chanute, Brian Hutton and wife, Patricia, Ottawa, and Darin Hutton and wife Annie, Overland Park; great-grandchildren, Chloe Marie Hill, Emma Jolynn Hill and Everett Hutton; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Floyd “Jack” Stotler, and sister-in-law, Frances Mae Stotler.

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 U.S. 54, Iola. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at DeWitt Cemetery near Humboldt. Contributions in his memory are suggested to Allen County Animal Rescue Facility. Condolences can be left for the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.

 

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