Joseph B. "Joe" Stoody, Jr.

1940 - 2016

Joseph B. "Joe" Stoody, Jr. obituary, 1940-2016

BORN

1940

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals

6810 Old Trail Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Joseph Stoody, Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 4, 2016.

Joseph B. "Joe" Stoody, Jr., 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away, Saturday, December 3, 2016 at his home with his family at his side. He was born September 23, 1940 in Fort Wayne to the late Joseph and Veronica (Bensman) Stoody. He worked as a land surveyor for many years, owning his own business, Stoody and Associates. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. He enjoyed sports and was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and White Sox. He was also a Chicago Blackhawks fan, as he played hockey as a youth and senior. Surviving is his wife of 49 years, Sheila R. (Gerardot) Stoody of Fort Wayne; children, Joe A. Stoody of Bluffton, Brian J. (Amy) Stoody of Fort Wayne, Jennifer R. (Calvert) Miller of Fort Wayne, and Jacob T. Stoody of Bluffton; brother, James (Mary) Stoody of Fort Wayne; sister, Patricia (Lee) Klein of Warsaw; and 7 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Thomas Stoody. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 11 AM at St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809 with the rosary during evening session. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Turnstone Center's Parkinson Division, Visiting Nurse, or Masses.

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December 19, 2016

R.G.

To The Stoody Family may you look to the fulfillment of Jesus promise at Jn. 5:28 and find comfort.

December 8, 2016

Mary Rose (DePaolo) Kimmel

With our deepest Sympathies to the Stoody family. Thoughts and prayers. The Kimmel's; Mary Rose and David Lee

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December 8, 2016

Sheila, Joe, Brian, Jennifer, Jacob.
We are so sorry to hear the news of Joe passing.I know he will be missed by all. We have respected Joe for many years and the family man, dad and husband that he portrayed. Our prayers are with the family during this time.

Frank & Linda Ratcliffe
Zanesville

December 7, 2016

Ron Bonar

When I first started my company in 1976 I needed help on the new subdivisions we were doing. I called Joe and he helped me for years. Always so understanding, patience, helpful and supporting.

December 6, 2016

Brett Ratcliffe

Sheila -
I am sorry to hear about Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with You, Jennifer, Joe, Brian, and Jakob. I always enjoyed the conversations Joe would have as I would get my hair cut as he always found time to come out and talk and catch up with family events.
Brett Ratcliffe and Family

December 6, 2016

Ellen Becker

Thoughts and prayers for you, Sheila, and your family in this time of loss.

December 6, 2016

Dear Sheila
my thoughts an condolences to you and your family, it was always great to have Joe and you at the little league games in Zanesville,always enjoyed my conversations with Joe and his humor.

take care

Bill Byerly, Markle, In.

December 5, 2016

Brett Miller

Sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I worked for Joe in the mid 90's and he was the one that really got me started in the land surveying field. He was a great teacher, a man with high standards and had a great sense of humor. These are all things that I try to pass onto my employees. I catch myself quoting his one liners quite often.

December 5, 2016

Dear Sheila and Family,

My mind is flooded with memories of our good times together over the years. Joe was a good man. God knew that he had suffered enough, and now he is with our Heavenly Caregiver.

Thinking fondly of all of you. Take care.

Marie Britton

December 5, 2016

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December 5, 2016

Larry Miller

Dear Sheila, So Sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Joe And I had a great time playing hockey and running around together. I'll miss him. God bless you and your family. With much love, Larry R. Miller

December 5, 2016

Tom Quackenbush

Dear Shelia
I would like to send my condolences I am sorry I won't be able to make up for the services but will keep you and the family in my prayers.

December 5, 2016

Dear Sheila and Family,

So sorry to learn of Joe's passing. I am unable to express my condolences in person, but know that you and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time. May God Bless. Nita Voltz

December 5, 2016

Dear Sheila and family, Jeanne and I are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing .We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Jeanne Johnson.

December 5, 2016

Dave (milo) Miller

JB,

You always been a great friend for 58 years and we sure had some great times. Sheila, Joe, Brian, Jennifer, Jacob, just wanted to let you know I had nothing but love and respect for Joe and I know god will take care of him.

December 5, 2016

GARY HUGUENARD

So sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I worked with Joe at Donovan Engineering.
Every day when I reported to work I hoped I would be assigned to Joe's crew.
It would be a good day if I worked with Joe. He was a very smart guy with a tremendous sense of humor. Joe will always be one of my favorite people of my working career. God Bless!!
Gary Huguenard
Fremont, IN

December 5, 2016

Fr. John H. Delaney

Dear Jim, Mary and all you family, My sincere sympathy on the loss of (your) brother, Joe. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in these days ahead.

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