Eileen Lou Stuntz

Eileen L. Stuntz, beloved wife of Harley L. Stuntz III, passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2017 at the age of 87. She was reunited with her Lord and siblings: brother Robert Rippe, and sisters Marilyn Dauss and Carol Mattix. Eileen was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to John and Luella Rippe. She graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 1956, Eileen married Harley and served as a strong Navy wife. They were married for 61 years. She cared for and raised her family through 13 moves from as far west as Hawaii to the east coast, with the final destination in Burke, Virginia. Eileen was a devout Christian, energetic, and loving mother to her three children: Karen Stuntz of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Janet Tuller, wife of John Tuller, of Bristow, Virginia; and Douglas Stuntz, husband of Kim Stuntz, of Prairieville, Louisiana. Eileen's five grandchildren are Roger Stuntz, Jacob Stuntz, Kaitlen Tuller, Matthew Tuller, and Tara Stuntz. Donations honoring Eileen can be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, Virginia, 22152-1640, (703) 451-5855.