William W. Stumpf, Major USMC Retired Oct. 15, 1933 - Jan. 8, 2012

| January 26, 2012 9:00 PM

William "Bill" Stumpf passed away at age 78 in Coeur d'Alene. He was born to Jules and Velma Stumpf in Fort Wayne, Ind., where he grew up and worked on the family farm.

On Nov. 7, 1950, Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served his country in Korea and Vietnam. After 24 years Major William W. Stumpf retired and moved to Texas.

Bill spent 16 years in Texas working as a Project Manager in construction until he moved to St Maries in 1991, where he lived his remaining years enjoying his retirement raising Labrador retrievers at his home.

Bill is survived by his wife, Kris Stumpf; sons Michael Stumpf, Timothy Stumpf, Daniel Stumpf, Anthony Stumpf and Jason Bowen; and grandchildren Jacob Stumpf, Travis Stumpf, Kyle Stumpf and Daniel Stumpf.

Yates Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of the final arrangements.