Carol STUECKLE

1938 - 2026

Aug 15, 1938 - Mar 24, 2026

Carol Joy Stueckle passed away on March 24, 2026, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. Born on August 15, 1938, in Endicott, Washington, to Anna Biedel Weitz and Alex L. Weitz, she weighed 11 lb and 3 oz on the family farm chicken scale. Carol graduated from Endicott High School in 1956 and went on to attend Washington State University from 1956 to 1960. It was during her school years that she met Ben Stueckle at a wedding where Ben sang with the Dusty Quartet and Carol played the organ. They married on February 7, 1960, and settled on a farm between Colfax and Palouse. Together they shared a joyful life until Ben's passing in 1985.

Carol was always deeply devoted to her community. She was active in the church, first at Community Bible Church and later at the Colfax Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Athenaeum Club, the Besse Mechling Club, and the Whitman County Historical Society. She was also a member of the WSU Alumni Association and did promotions for the Washington Pea and Lentil Commission. In 1988, Carol was elected mayor of Colfax. Following that, she was the Resident Coordinator for The Courtyard and the Foundation Director for the Whitman Community Hospital, as it was known at the time. In her later years, she dabbled in many activities and adventures, including publishing cookbooks, public speaking, and playing piano and organ for church, weddings, and other community events.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan Stacey of Spokane and Sherri Aune of Colfax; grandchildren, Ben Aune, Kyle Stacey, Andrew Stacey (Megan), and Megan Stacey; and brothers-in-law, Rev. Norman Stueckle and Duane Stueckle (Lori). Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ben Stueckle; her parents, Anna and Alex Weitz; and sister, Bev Morasch. A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate Carol's life on April 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax, Washington. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of your choice.

Corbeill Funeral Homes in Colfax is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.corbeillfuneralhomes.com.