Joseph Stephen Stellpflug

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Thursday, March 19, 1936
Date of Death:
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Age:
83 years old

Visitation

Date: Monday June 24, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Second Visitation

Date: Tuesday June 25, 2019
Time: 9:30 am

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Funeral Service

Date: Tuesday June 25, 2019
Time: 10:30 am

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Burial

Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Thursday, March 19, 1936
Date of Death:
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Age:
83 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Thursday, March 19, 1936
Date of Death:
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Age:
83 years old

Joseph Stephen Stellpflug

Joseph “Joe” Stellpflug, age 83, of Rochester, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 19, 2019 at Cottagewood Memory Care.

Joe was born on March 19, 1936 in Rochester to Stephen and Frances (Oberle) Stellpflug. He grew up on the family farm in Marion Township and following graduation from Rochester High School worked locally for a time before enlisting in the US Army. Joe served during the Korean Conflict and when he returned home, joined the National Guard. He was honorably discharged. In 1964, he married Dorothy Van Allen. Joe then began his career as a Lineman for People’s Cooperative Power Company in Rochester and retired after over 46 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Joe enjoyed traveling, was a member of the Rochester Eagles Club, and liked spending time with friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Rochester; his children, Andrea “Andi” (Scott) Drake of Lino Lakes, MN, Butch (Mary) Erath of Rochester, Don Erath of St. Charles, Jim (Wendy) Stellpflug of White Bear Lake, MN, Jodi (Brian) Ross of Rochester; siblings, Paul (Eleanor) Stellpflug of Rochester, Margaret (Vern) Walton of Pea Ridge, AR, John (Jan) Stellpflug of Sleepy Eye, MN, and Leo (Jolene) Stellpflug of Paris, TX; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Debbie, Terri, and Toni; sons, Bob and Mike; and siblings, Mary, Regina, and Leonard.

The funeral service for Joe will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. James Berning officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019 in the River Park Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. A reception will follow at the Rochester Eagles Club.

Condolences

The family of Joseph Stephen Stellpflug has received the following condolences.

Butch and Mary, So so sorry to read of your loss of your father and father-in-law. Thinking of you and sending hugs!!! Mary Jane & Sam

Grandma Dot, 


Sorry for the loss of Joe, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. 


 


Anastasia Seabright and family 

Sending love and Sympathy to you and your family. May God Bless all of you!!!

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOE. I CAN CLEARLY REMEMBER HIM FROM THE REA, AND HIM AND DAD ALONG WITH THEIR HUNTING GANG COMING HOME WITH THEIR FULL LIMIT OF DEER. HE WAS A REAL LIKABLE GUY. MY  FATHER 'DUKE FEEHAN' DIED THE NEXT DAY. I LIKE TO THINK THAT THEY ARE HUNTING RIGHT NOW. PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.

Dorothy, Jodi and family.  Know we are holding you in our thoughts and prayers pray for peace.  

Dolly, Jim and family... I am sorry for the loss of your beloved husband and dad.  Joe was a great man.  May his memories always be in your hearts.  


Maureen Wobig