Obituary of Gerald Stoppelwerth

Gerald Edward Stoppelwerth, age 78, of Independence, KY passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at his residence. He worked as a piping designer for Jacobs Engineering, Gerald was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Venice, FL. He was a hard worker who enjoyed physical fitness and loved spending time with his family. Gerald was a member of St. Cecilia Church in Independence, KY. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Stoppelwerth. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara Kemper Stoppelwerth; daughter, Robin (Jeff) Burger; sons, Greg (Mary Beth) Stoppelwerth, Keith (Kathie) Stoppelwerth and Donald (Angela) Stoppelwerth; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at St. Cecilia Church from 10 AM until the Funeral Mass begins at 12 noon. In Lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to: The Alzheimer's Walk of Greater Cincinnati Attn: Walk for Jerry 644 Linn St., Suite 1026 Cincinnati, OH 45203 and/or David Stoppelwerth Scholarship Fund c/o Covington Catholic High School.