Bennie D. Stoppel

Bennie D. Stoppel , 75 of Russell died Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Russell Regional Hospital . Bennie was born October 19, 1932 in rural Bunker Hill , Kansas . He grew up in Bunker Hill until the 7 ^th grade when his family moved to Dorrance. He graduated from Dorrance High School .

Bennie was united in marriage to Janice C. Strecker on October 20, 1957 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Russell. This union was bless with three sons; Bradley, Blaine and Michael.

He was a farmer and feed salesman. He also drove a school bus for Russell School District #407 for over 20 years.

He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church and was on the church council for many years. He also belong to the Russell County Extension Council, Russell County Township Board, RWD #2 Board of Directors and was on the Board for the Russell County 4-H Fair for many years.

Bennie’s surviving family include his wife of 50 years Janice of the home; three sons, Bradley, Blaine and wife Kim and Michael and wife Debbie all of Russell; two brothers, Jr. Dale Stoppel and wife Lillian of Luray and Gerald Stoppel of Russell; one sister, LaDora Meier and husband Glenn of Wichita; five grandchildren, Brooke, Blake, Brady, Payton and Garret; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Celebration of Bennie’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at St. Johns Lutheran Church with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating. Visitation will be from 9 AM to 8 PM Tuesday with the family present to greet friends from 6 PM to 7 PM. Memorials have been established with ST. John Lutheran Church of Russell and the 4-H Development Fund. Contributions and condolences may be left with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell who are in charge of these arrangements. Condolences may also be sent via email at www.pvpmortuary.com.