Robert Stuempfle

ROBERT A. STUEMPFLE MELBOURNE Ret. Col. Robert A. Stuempfle, 85, died Friday, August 31, 2007 while visiting the resi dence of his daughter.He was born in Williamsport, PA on March 2, 1922, a son of Arthur and Grace Hicks Stuempfle. Robert attended Lycoming College and received his Bach elor of Education Degree from the University of Omaha and a B.A. from Sacramento State. He entered into the Air Force in 1942 and retired as a Colonel in 1972. During World War II he was shot down over Switzerland where he interned until the wars end. He was a Professors Assist ant and helped teach ceramics at Sacramento State. He was an avid artisan in several medi ums - photography, pottery, and artistry. He was a member of Melbourne, Fla. F and A.M., Consistorys in California, TX and Florida, and the Shriners in Fair Oaks, CA. He was a mem ber of The National Orchid Soci ety and enjoyed golfing. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Lamade Stuempfle; three daughters, R. Christine Green (Christopher) of Williamsport, PA, Jana E. Stuempfle (Otto Jones) of Or lando, and Cynthia B. Leith (Jesse) of Colorado Springs, CO; one son, Joseph Memar (Shahnaz) of Atlanta, GA; two grandsons, Douglas and Simon; four granddaughters, Leayn, Sara, Maria and Elmira; six great great grandchildren; two brothers, William Stuempfle (Helen) and Karl Stuempfle of Williamsport; and two sister-in- laws, Jeanette Stuempfle and Louise Stuempfle both of Wil liamsport. He was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur and Edward. Services were held Tuesday at Maneval Funeral Home in Williamsport, PA. Graveside services will be held Friday at the Jersey Shore Cemetery. His family suggests contribu tions be made to the Air Force Aid Society, Inc., Ste 202, 241 18th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202.