Jack Stiffler

Jack Edward Stiffler, Jr. passed away February 24, 2014 in Iola, KS at the Iola Nursing Center, at the age of 80. He was born February 22, 1934 to Jack E. and Mary E. Stiffler, in Oakwood, Kansas. In 1936 he moved with his parents to Pueblo, CO where he graduated from Centennial High School in 1952. He then attended Pueblo Junior College from 1952 to 1954 and attended Colorado A & M College at Ft. Collins, CO where he majored in Entomology and related biological sciences. In 1956 he attended Engineering Drafting School in Denver, CO where he received a degree in Drafting Engineering. In 1957 he was employed by the Triplex Piston MFG (Now known at Perfect Circle Division of the Dana Corporation). He operated various cutting lathes and was promoted later as stock clerk for the Foundry and Smelter Division of the plant. In 1968 he was employed by the Crews-Beggs Dept. Store in Pueblo as a night watchman. He retired in 1970. In 1980 Jack adopted a 10 year old child, William (Bill) Sitffler. In 1982 they moved to Kincaid, KS to make their home. Jack loved children and spent many years as a Boy Scout Master and Sunday school teacher. He was a very educated man and enjoyed reading books of History and Documentaries as well as anything he could get his hands on. He also loved music and played the organ, piano, keyboard, and steel guitar. He was honored to play at the local church and with a local band from time to time. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mary, brother Thomas, sister Mary Jane and grandparents, Dora and William Stiffler. He is survived by son William (Bill) Paola, KS, brothers David (Denise), Pekin, IL, and Jack (Pat) Hilbert, Parker, CO, 2 nephews and a step niece. Cremation has taken place. A service of remembrance will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at the Lone Elm Cemetery. Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, is in charge of arrangements. Go to www.iolafuneral.com to leave a condolence or sign the guestbook.