Elmer R. Stauffer

Elmer R. Stauffer, 94, of Wakarusa, died Tuesday afternoon, April 13, 2010, at Miller's Merry Manor.  He suffered a stroke in Aug 2009 and had been in failing health the past month. He was born in Goshen on July 2, 1915, to Ezra and Lydia (Reed) Stauffer.  He married Florence E. Christophel on September 14, 1940, in Goshen.  She died June 25, 2005. A lifelong resident of the area, Mr. Stauffer worked for Shult Mobile Homes, Eby Dairy, Richardson Mobile Homes and Newmar before retiring from Interior Wood Working.  He was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church where he had served as an elder, taught  Sunday School, and started Torchbearers, a youth group for boys.  Mr. Stauffer was involved in the start of Camp Amigo where he volunteered and camped for many years.  Mr. Stauffer also enjoyed woodworking,  making furniture and auction items for the Mennonite Relief Sale. Mr. Stauffer is survived by a daughter, Joan Chupp of Nappanee; two sons, Kenneth (Marilyn) Stauffer of Elkhart, and Clair (Carol) Stauffer of Portland, Oregon; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a step-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Leinbach, Clara Pletcher and Florence Knepp; three brothers, Nelson, Earl and Lloyd Stauffer; and a son-in-law, Wayne Chupp. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 16, at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. A 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 2010, funeral service will be conducted at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church with Pastor Wes Bontreger officiating. Burial will follow in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be made to Yellow Creek Mennonite Church or Amigo Centre.