David John Stockinger

David John Stockinger obituary, Albert Lea, MN

David John Stockinger

David Stockinger Obituary

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David John Stockinger was born on April 8, 1932, in St. Cloud, MN, the son of Frank and Othelia (Richter) Stockinger. He attended St. Anthony Grade School and graduated from Cathedral High School. David served his country in the US Army during the Korean War Conflict. On November 8, 1955, David was united in marriage to Collette E. Dillenburg in St. Wendel, MN. He was employed by Murphy Motor Freight as a truck driver, and upon his retirement, he drove school bus for 19 years for the Albert Lea Bus Company. David enjoyed playing cards, making latchhook rugs, and cutting soup labels for the local schools by his fireplace while watching the MN Twins. He was a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Collette, Albert Lea; sons Doug and wife Glorya Stockinger, Sartell, MN, Gordy and wife Terri Stockinger, Byron, MN, Dale Stockinger, Rochester, MN, Alan Stockinger, Rochester, MN, Dan and wife Ute Stockinger, Rochester, MN and Andy Stockinger, Maple Grove, MN; daughters, Roxy and husband Scott O'Hara, St. Cloud, MN, and Brenda Reese, Monticello, MN; 13 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. David was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John and Denis Stockinger; and great-grandchildren, Preston and Bryce.

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