David Louis Stapels

David Louis Stapels obituary, Sterling Heights, MI

David Louis Stapels

David Stapels Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. - Shelby Township on Feb. 11, 2025.
STAPELS, David. February 9, 2025. Age 74. Dearest father of Carolyn (Matthew) Krueger, Susan (Jacob) Meadows and David Stapels. Loving grandfather of Cooper, Mason, Owen, Charlotte and Claire. Dear brother of Marsha, Mark, Gregory, Matthew, Mary, Rochelle and Louis. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 3pm until the 7pm Funeral Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons. 54880 Van Dyke Ave (Shelby Twp.) at 25 Mile. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Kidney Fund in David's name is appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" @ WujekCalcaterra.com

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Christopher Stapels

February 13, 2025

Also, as my godfather, Uncle Dave bought me the super coolest things. He once got me a slot car racing set that had a refueling area for the cars. If you didn't stop and 'refuel' every couple of laps, the car would stop until you put it in the refuel area for a bit. He also bought me a small boat (much bigger than me though) and cleverly christened it "Chris's craft"

Christopher Stapels

February 13, 2025

I remember Uncle Dave walking around Glennie one summer frequently singing a lyric that I remember as "She's so animal" I may be misremembering it, but I do think it was a combination of a few different songs.
I also remember a ending a lot of conversations with him feeling his live and let live kind of mojo. Much appreciated, Uncle Dave, you will be missed.

Karen Nowaczyk

February 12, 2025

David was a kind and loving cousin. He always had a smile, on his face, and was a joy to be around. Our childhood is filled, with many good memories. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, dear one.
Love, Cousin Karen (Grates) and Larry Nowczyk
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The Wujek-Calcaterra Family

February 11, 2025

May we continue to honor and respect all the lessons we have learned; acting as living symbols of a loving spirit. You are in our prayers.

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