Richard Beniface Stemple

Sincere condolences to the family.

Dear Lorraine and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Bernie and Ilene

Rich and I worked together for 40 years and over that time our families became like family. We celebrated birthdays, graduations, weddings, birth of grandchildren etc. We also grieved together when either of us lost a beloved family member. Over the years we boated, bowled on a league, went golfing, played cards and even went on hay rides and square dancing. So I have many, many memories of Rich. One in particular that stands out and speaks to his generosity is the time we picked up the Turkeys to pass out to the employees for Thanksgiving. As we were leaving Kroger Rich spotted a homeless person looking in the trash. He hopped out of the car and grabbed one of the turkeys and took it to the guy. My heart is so broken for his wife (my friend) Lorraine, his children, grandchildren and all his friends and employees who will miss him terribly. RIP I will miss you my friend.

Very deeply saddened by the passing of Rich, he will be greatly missed here at Drake Enterprises. I finally started getting his coffee right, but dont worry Rich, I will make it the same way for everyone else to enjoy. Vaya Con Dios Sir!

Lorraine and family I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this time.

Mr. S! A great man who I will sorely miss. My Dad's best friend (besides mom), golf buddy and euchre partner. Growing up as Mr. Stemple's neighbor meant lots of holidays and summer nights together - Christmas Brunches, Santa Claus costumes, trick-or-treating with 4 dads, Fourth of July picnics, volleyball matches galore, playing Pickle in the front yard with Dad and Mr. S as the catchers/taggers, being my baby sister Stacy's particular friend - all memories of a happy childhood with the
Selden-Stemple friendship at the center of it all.

And later as an adult: visit in Pensacola,instant connection with Lee, playing golf with him, my occasional euchre partner, multiple trips to the casino, being treated to awesome steak dinners, tour of Drake Enterprise with my 3 sons, comfort at my father's funeral, seeing his love for his grandchildren shine in his whole body.

I will look to all these memories to comfort me especially at Christmas mass where it was always great to get a hug from him.

Love and prayers to all of you - Mrs. S, Kevin, Shelly, and Keith and your families.

Lorraine and family,
Life brings tears, smiles and memories.
The tears dry, the smiles fade,
but the memories live on forever.

With heartfelt sympathy and prayers,
Bonnie

Loraine, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. He is in the arms of the Lord. See you Friday at St. Kieran's.

Dear Lorraine and Family

My sympathy to you and all the family, may our Lord bring Grace and Peace to your hearts.
I pray Jesus will give you a sign that Richard is home and happy with him.

Love Mary Jane Lucisano

Rest in PEACE Rich. May Perpetual Light Shine upon You
So SORRY for YOUR LOSS. Lorraine and the Stemple Family

Rich and I had many good laughs over lunch. He will be missed in the manufacturing community. Praying that God gives you peace as you go through this difficult time.

Lee & family,
Gary and I are sorry for the loss of your brother, partner and buddy. I think of all the years you have worked or played together and know your memories are great ones. I sent a card to Lisa's with condolences & sympathy.
Karen & Gary

Condolences to your family on your loss. May God give you His peace during this difficult time

Richard Stemple
In fond memory
Sympathies to his wife Lorraine and family.

Josephine
Brown

Lorraine and family so sorry or your loss.

My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear father. I hope the comfort and love of those closest to you will give you strength during this difficult time. May the spirit of our Lord provide peace.

Rich you will be greatly missed. So sad gone too soon. Our deepest sympathy to your family

Wonderful man back in the day. Haven't seen him in years but the fact he broke his leg playing at Kern Field gave me the opportunity to start in center field at St. Lad's. Hope his family, especially Lorraine, is doing as good as expected.
My prayers to all of you guys. Sto Lat.

MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY

I was able to attain many valuable life lessons while working for Mr. Stemple for 16 years. My utmost gratitude for the kindness that was given over the years that I was able to know him. The Paton family's deepest thoughts, prayers, and sympathies go out to Lee, Keith, Nathan, and the entire Stemple families.

So many memories of the one-and-only Mr. S!

My dad's best friend (besides mom), euchre partner, and golf buddy. Growing up being next-door neighbors with Mr. Stemple meant a lot of shared holidays and family fun: Christmas brunches, Santa Claus costumes, summer picnics, volleyball tourneys, night tag, front yard Pickle games with Mr.S and my dad being the catchers/taggers, him being a super special friend to my baby sister. Wonderful childhood memories with the Selden-Stemple friendship always at the core.

And as an adult - Pensacola visit, occasional euchre partner, instant connection with my husband, golfing with Lee and Mike, consoling at my father's funeral, many casino visits, steak dinner treats, touring Drake Enterprise with my 3 sons, seeing what an awesome Papa he was through FB pictures.

All these wonderful memories will console me especially at Christmas Eve mass when I will miss Mr. S's hug the most.

My thoughts are with all of you. I will keep you in my prayers

To the Stemple Family - I am truly sadden by the news. Rich was a very good and kind person and could always make you laugh. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Shelly and family- I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you! Sending you prayers of strength.