William Stoepker

William Stoepker passed away July 14, 2019. He was born March 15, 1945 in Grand Rapids to the late Charles and Lorraine Stoepker. He was preceded in death by his wife and mother of their three children, Dawn Marie Stoepker. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Lynn Andrus; children: Joe (Jennifer) Stoepker, Charlie (Alisa) Stoepker; his favorite daughter, Emily (Eric) Symko; eight loving grandchildren: Brianna, Caleb, Caden, Cadie, Charlie, Leigha, Cole, and Taylor; sisters: Lorinda Haines and Pat (Ron) Nordstrom; brother, Mel (Linda) Stoepker; many nieces and nephews that were special to him; Aunt Betty Cole; and the Andrus, LeValley, Kelch, LaLonde, and Hofstra families. Funeral services for William will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, with Rev. Robert Jordan officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home with a luncheon to follow.

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July 23, 2019

Great being Bill Stoepker's classmate years ago. Rest in Peace with God, dear Bill. Loving prayers for your widow and family.

- Paul de Vries

July 22, 2019

At Central HS I was always drawn to Bill and his sense of humor. Been away from GR for many yearS, but I've always had good memories of Bill. Best to all his friends and family

- David Berson

July 18, 2019

So sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. Way too soon. Can’t even believe all the great times we had running the streets from Houseman Field to KewPee’s downtown. Many good times. My prayers to you all.

- Ed Ripmaster

July 16, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Stoepker family. Growing up next door to the Stoepker’s, my family and theirs were close...carpooling to school, playing everyday and a lot of parent to kid conversations (I was that annoying little neighbor girl). Bill was always funny. He was so witty, a comeback for everything. I have so many great memories growing up on Arianna Street with the Stoepker’s. May Bill Rest In Peace.

- Belinda Bertschinger

July 16, 2019

Prayers to all the family. I remember Bill so fondly, my childhood wouldn’t have been as funny without him in it!! Sorry I won’t be able to make the service, but my thoughts will be there with you all.

- Kelly Rodgers