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Charles “Chick” Stofer

Birth	:	3 Nov 1910 Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	30 Jul 2001 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 5 Lot 100 Plot 06
Description	:	STOFER, CHARLES CHICK--Charles Chick Stofer was born to John and Anna Loula Stofer on Nov. 3, 1910, on a farm southeast of Geneva in Fillmore County, Nebraska. He died July 30, 2001, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, at the age of 90 years, 8 months and 27 days. He was one of nine children in the family. He attended country school and then Milligan High School until he quit after the ninth grade to help on the family farm. Chick was united in marriage to Agnes Elznic on July 12, 1983, in Belleville, Kan.... Read More	STOFER, CHARLES CHICK--Charles Chick Stofer was born to John and Anna Loula Stofer on Nov. 3, 1910, on a farm southeast of Geneva in Fillmore County, Nebraska. He died July 30, 2001, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, at the age of 90 years, 8 months and 27 days. He was one of nine children in the family. He attended country school and then Milligan High School until he quit after the ninth grade to help on the family farm. Chick was united in marriage to Agnes Elznic on July 12, 1983, in Belleville, Kan. To this union was born one daughter, Shirley and one son, Rodger. Chick and Agnes celebrated 63 years of marriage on July 12. Chick and Agnes moved to Geneva where he worked as an auto mechanic for Art Sole in the early 1940’s. Chick later set up his own business in auto repair. He and Agnes built Chick’s Repair Shop on North 10th Street in 1947, and continued to operate this shop until his retirement in 1979. He had many, many longtime faithful customers because, besides being a good mechanic, he took great pride in a job well done and always stood by his work. Many a high school boy asked Chick for advice and help with their cars. He maintained an immaculate shop and with each closing in the evening, the shop was cleaned and each tool was returned to its proper location. He was not one to just replace parts, but would rather fix the problem. In his youth, he enjoyed playing the accordion, and as recently as two weeks ago, he was still playing. He played by ear and also loved to listen to polka music on Sundays. He helped to provide the music for many a fun barn dance. He also enjoyed hunting and opening day of pheasant season was a family affair. Few occasions, closed his shop, but on opening day, he would close and go hunting with his family. The tradition continues to this day with Rodger and his sons. Chick was a quiet, unassuming man who was true to his word, kind by nature and took pride in providing quality work at competitive prices. He was slow to anger or criticize and easy to listen to and learn from. Following his retirement, he was able to spend more time in his huge garden. He also mowed lawns and helped the neighbors with whatever they needed. He also kept his tools and was always ready to lend a helping hand in fixing a problem with an automobile. Chick and Agnes’ house was always open to all visitors, and the grandkids and their friends especially delighted in stopping by for help with their cars, and sitting down to a good meal. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Stofer; brothers, Claude, James, Edward, John, Otto, Louis, and Fred; sisters, Anna Rippe and infant grandson, Michael Thoman. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; daughter, Shirley Hughes and husband, Jerry; son Rodger and wife, Mary; grandchildren, Mark Thoman and wife, Janice; Jon Stofer and wife, Lisa; Justin Stofer and Keri Stofer; great-grandchildren, Chloe Stofer, Becky Shea, Mark Thoman Jr. and Melanie Thoman; great-great-grandchild, Markus Shea; and by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 2, 2001, from the Farmer & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Brian Kottas officiating. Nancy Cradduck accompanied Gaylord Cradduck who sang “Rock of Ages” and “How Great Thou Art.” Casket bearers were Jon, Justin and Keri Stofer; Mark Thoman, Bob Stofer and Raymond Stofer. Honorary bearer was Bernard Stofer. Interment was in the Geneva Public Cemetery. The Nebraska Signal August 8th, 2001 page 11.

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Charles “Chick” Stofer's memorial is located at: Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA.
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Charles “Chick” Stofer death on 30 Jul 2001 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Agnes Elznic Stofer

(1920 - 2014)

Siblings

Fred J. Stofer

(1894 - 1974)

(unknow - unknow)

Louis Stofer

(1908 - 1987)

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