Gordon T. Stofer

Gordon T. Stofer

Gordon Stofer Obituary

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Gordon was born on August 19, 1945 and passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017. Gordon was a resident of Nebraska at the time of passing. He graduated from Ong High School in 1963. Military honors will be provided by the United Veterans Honor Guard and U.S. Navy Honors Team immediately following the services at the church. Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Grand Island. Burial will be at a later date.

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May 16, 2017

bob and kathy fisher posted to the memorial.

May 12, 2017

Conni (Stolle) Bales posted to the memorial.

May 12, 2017

Mark Metcalf posted to the memorial.

bob and kathy fisher

May 16, 2017

iiwas his classmate . also his christmas letters of the elf who asked for his help with santa wi.th the naught and nice list.prays to kay and her family

Conni (Stolle) Bales

May 12, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with Kay and family at this difficult time. May you find peace and strength.

Mark Metcalf

May 12, 2017

I will always respect Gordon as a small town journalist who was not afraid to take a stand on controversial local issues. His courage and dedication were impressive.

Kathy&Bob Fisher

May 10, 2017

I was a classmate of Gordon.Iwill miss his elf and Santa stories.The Ong Alumni.Prayers to Kari and his family

Kelly Bembry-Hennings

May 8, 2017

I loved Gordon's stories. His humor was priceless. I am smiling as I remember him. I will miss him. He will be in my memories always. Gordon was a true gem of life.

May 8, 2017

What a nice picture of Gordon. It's a wonderful way for us to remember him.

Kay, we wish you peace.

Cathy and John

Tina McKinney

May 8, 2017

Prayers for you and your family. Peace be with you.

Brenda Rainwater

May 8, 2017

Kay and family. All the wonderful memories and times you were together will help you at this time. Sending prayers thoughts love to all.

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