Service Details
Visitation: Thursday, August 10, 2017
10:00 a.m. – noon
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
Funeral Service: Thursday, August 10, 2017
Noon
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park
OCONTO (FORMERLY OF RACINE) – John F. Stich, 84, passed away at Bellin Health Oconto Hospital on Thursday, August 3, 2017.
He was born in Abrams, WI on November 21, 1932, the son of the late Joseph and Erma (nee: Westcott) Stich. After graduating high school, John served his nation with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
On June 27, 1955 he married Denyce Wang. She preceded him in death on February 19, 1979. He later married Doris (nee: Swartz) Wold on August 23, 1984. She preceded him in death on December 23, 2004.
John retired from American Motors/Chrysler after 32 years of employment with a perfect attendance record. He enjoyed his work as well as tinkering around his house, camping, fishing and traveling. However, his greatest loves were for his family and his dogs.
John is survived and will be deeply missed by his children, Vicki Leiberg (Tim Mouw) of Oconto, Dale (Deb) Stich of Racine, Dennis (Deanna) Stich of Kenosha, Vannette Azarian (Ed Axtell) of Rochester, Darryl Stich of Mt. Pleasant; his grandchildren, Tanya, Dena, Denyce, Dennis, Aaron, Tony, Danny, Brianne, Taylor, Sam, Kody, Scott; his nine great grandchildren; his step children, Jeff (Starr) Wold, Ione (Kevin) Gleason; as well as three sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. John was also preceded in death by his grandson, Steven John Stich; his son-in-law, Tony Azarian, five brothers and five sisters.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, August 10, 2017 for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until noon. A service honoring and celebrating John’s life will follow at noon. His interment with military honors will take place after the service at West Lawn Memorial Park.
The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to Vicki for her special care and dedication to their dad for his last few years.
Mark and Linda LaMere says
With deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad…grandfather.
So many great memories, from 4-wheelin to just sitting by
the campfire listening to his stories…truly a great man.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mark and Linda
Rick, Geof, Mardell, Duane, Karleen, April, Tim and Family says
Vicki, Tim, Dale, Deb, Dennis, Deanna, Vannette, Ed, Darryl and Family,
Our love and prayers are sent to you today and always. We pray you have the strength you need to get through these trying times as we celebrate the wonderful life of your dad.
We are here for all of you.
Love you all so much and Uncle John, you made an incredible impact on those around you. You will be forever in our hearts. We love you!!
Rick, Mardell, Geof, Karleen, Duane, April, Tim and our Families. xoxoxo
Sandy, (Stich) Sorensen says
Dear Nieces & Nephews & Families, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your Dad & I kept in touch at Christmas time. I will miss not hearing from him on this Holiday. Your Mother & Dad were mine & my children’s favorite when I was married to your Uncle Willard. He will be greatly missed by me & my family & everyone that knew him. Take care, we send you our Prayers. Love, Hugs & Kisses always. Your Aunt Sandy, (Stich) Sorensen & Family
Kevin Bird and Family alone with the Wanasek Family says
Vanette and Daryl and family, We are very sorry to hear about your father. I am sure he was a great man, and lived a great life. I know he will be missed. He is with Steve playing games, or working on BIG TRUCKS and watching over you. May God bless you and your family and watch over you and give you peace in this time of mourning.
Sam & Lori Azarian says
To the Entire Stich/Azarian Family,
Our heartfelt sympathies to you all in the loss of your father. We know he is in a much better place with all his loved ones. He will forever be one of many angels you have in heaven watching over all of you. May all the wonderful memories you have of him help you through this grieving time.
All our Love,
Sam & Lori and Family
Amber Naomi says
my prayers are with you all and your family,,,, my sister gina has been praying for months for him to get better, he is inna better place no sickness no pain, ill continue my prayers for you all and your family xoxoxo