Ralph A. Stauffacher

Ralph Alan Stauffacher, 77, Bolivar, was born to Walter and Vee Stauffacher June 13, 1930 near Humansville, Missouri. His wish to go home from the hospital was granted and he peacefully passed away there May 29, 2008 due to declining health. He married Virginia Lee Nottingham October 26, 1952 at the Spring Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dunnegan with Rev. Lewis Mead officiating. A lifelong resident of the Humansville and Dunnegan area, he enjoyed his occupation of farming and gardening. He was an accomplished fisherman; white catfish was his favorite catch. Ralph was skilled in creating many beautiful latch hook rugs for his family and friends. Ralph was saved at a young age and was a charter member of the Dunnegan Community Bible Church. He was a dedicated Sunday School teacher for many years at the well-loved Spring Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. His parents, one brother, Paul (his hero) and a baby sister, Lynette, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; four daughters and their husbands, Cathy and John Adams, Ozark, Jeanne and Steven Robinson, Republic, Janelle and Mark Stewart, Republic, and Shirley and Russ Tummons, Louisiana; one son and his wife, Alan and Gayla Stauffacher, Camdenton; 11 grandchildren, David Adams, Tammy Walton, Jared Robinson, Audra Bowling, Ashley Robinson, Autumn Robinson, Melissa Stewart, Adam Stewart, Robert Tummons, Stephanie Tummons and Tori Stauffacher; 3 great-grandchildren, Taylor Adams, Valerie Adams and Dakota Walton; 2 sisters, Margie Stoll and husband, Everett, Overland Park, KS and Ruby Sneed, Sparta; 1 brother, Casper Stauffacher and wife, Jane, Gary, TX; and several nieces and nephews who all loved him very much. His children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his whole family were his pride and joy. Funeral services will be Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 2:00 PM in Spring Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Dunnegan, with his pastor and friend, Dr. Robert Bornert, officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the church. Interment will be in Plum Grove Cemetery under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Bolivar. In lieu of flowers donations in Ralph s memory may be made to the Dunnegan Memorial Park in Bolivar or Spring Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church in care of Murray Funeral Home, P O Box 506, Bolivar, MO 65613. PDF Printable Version

Ralph A. Stauffacher

June 13, 1930 - May 29, 2008