Nikolaus Stoepler Obituary

Dear Stoepler Family,

Our deepest and sincere sympathy to all of you on the loss of Nick. He was such a very important part of our lives when he worked for us at The Fish Keg. He was a loyal, dependable,hard worker and also a lot of fun. We are so happy he chose to come to our 50th Fish Keg Anniversary party. That was the last time we saw him. You are all in our prayers and may your wonderful memories of him help you through this very sad time.

My deepest sympathy goes out to The Stoepler Family. I have had the pleasure in seeing Nick a few times at the Cadillac Ranch where he and Cindy went to have fun just as much as I did. It was great to see him dancing and really enjoying himself. He always had a smile and Hello.



My prayers are with you.

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Nick. Though I had not seen him for a while, time cannot erase the fond memories I have of his ever smiling face and good nature. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Nick.

liebe irene und klaus

unser herzlichtes beileid zum verlust eures lieben sohnes.

may he rest in paece.



rosemarie und walter scheel

Dear Stoepler Family,

On February 5th we were at the Mardi Gras clebration and we had the opportunity to talk with Nick. We hadn't seen him in a long time. As always he was wonderful to be around. We remember him fondly visiting the Kolb farm many years ago and noting how wonderful he was then. We were shocked to hear of his passing but at least grateful to have seen him on last time in the happy surroundings of the Mardi Gras. We extend our most heartfelt sympathy to all of you, his family. Peter and Susanne Kolb

We mourn with you at this time of unimaginable loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Fred & Meta

Liebe Stoepler Familie!

Wie tief der Schmerz den eure Familie in diesen Jahren hat tragen muessen. Nun hat der liebe Gott ein Ende gemacht und Eurem lieben Nick ein neues, gesundes Leben mit Sich im Himmel gegruendet. Das sei euer Trost in diesen schweren Tagen. Gott sei mit Euch!

So sad to hear about Nick's passing. I pray God's strength will help all family and friends accept Nick's move into eternity.

Despite not seeing my Jugendchor friend for many years - I can still picture him sitting at Barnaby's drinking orange soda!

To some people, a friend is practically anyone they know. To me, friendship means much more. A friend is someone who takes the time to really understand you; someone you trust enough to share a part of yourself the rest of the world may never see. That kind of friendship doesn't come along very often, but that's the kind of friend I had in you. I will miss you.

Irene, Klaus und Familie

Unser herzlichstes Beileid zum Abschied von Nick.

Hier ein kleines Gedicht, was Nick bestimmt zitieren wuerde:



"Weinet nicht, dass ich gegangen,

goennt mir das stille Grab.

Vorbei sind Leid und Wehe,

die ich getragen hab'.

Manch Traenlein ist gefallen

das Liebe nach mir weint,

ich hab'es ja mit allen

im Leben gut gemeint."

I was truly sorry to hear of your great loss. My prayers and sympathies are with you in this very sad time. Know that he is with God and is at peace now.

I just heard of Nick's passing and it was too late to pay my respects at the funeral home. I am so sorry to hear he is gone. I have only fun memories of us kids growing up with camping, concerts, parties and dances. He and Papa (Eugen) are up there having a beer and toasting us this very moment. My deepest sympathies to the family.

To the Stoepler family,



I am sorry for your loss of Nick, I had the chance to meet Nick quite a few times. I work with Cindy and have cried with her during the past few years. Times were tough, but Nick will finally be at peace. I remember him telling me how badly he wanted a transplant maybe a year or so ago, he said he was going to tell his story to the press in order to get some action. I thought that took real guts.



I have you all in my thoughts.



and for Cindy, Sweetheart it is your turn to be happy, you have been through enough sadness. You hang in there and your heart of gold will return the favors eventually. You have done so well in caring for everyone else in all of your hard times. Your friends at work love you.



Lots of Love

Kim Lachman

We are so terribly sorry to hear of the loss of Nick. I will always remember him with a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.

Liebe Irene und Klaus

Unser herzlichstes Beileid. Der endgueltige Abschied ist immer sehr schmerzhaft.Was bleibt sind immer die schoenen Erinnerungen.

Herzlich, Andreas & Gisela Ulbrich

I am so sad to hear of Nick's passing. I too have lost a loved one to diabetes and its complications exactly one year ago, my ex-husband(age 56)father of my 17 year old son, who spent 20 years battling the disease. I have lived your experiences and traveled your path. I can only say now that Nick will no longer suffer, those who loved him and watched his pain will also no longer suffer. Though his presence here on earth will be missed, he is finally at peace. God bless you all as you cope with your loss. I feel Nick will forever be grateful to those of us who knew him, cared for him and loved him. I wish Nick the peace and serenity in heaven as all God's children deserve.

Herzliches Beileid zum Tode Eures lieben Sohnes . Wir fühlen mit Euch.

Edel und Joe

Nick has and will forever hold a very special place in my heart. I hope that Fawn greeted him at heaven's door and that he is now at peace. May he sleep well, eat and drink to his hearts content and sing and dance with the angels. I only hope that he saves one last dance for me. My heart goes out to his entire family and I hope that they know he was loved.

Keep your boots polished and ready to get on the dance floor.

Our deepest sympathy on your loss.



Eleanor & Frank

Liebe Irene und lieber Klaus, mein herzlichstes Beileid -- Moege

Euch die Kraft gegeben werden um diesen schweren Verlust zu ertragen!

Herzlichst,



Hannelore und Sohn Christopher