Henry Edward Stapper

He grew up on a farm in the midst of his extended family and enjoyed the stories and traditions of his German heritage. He was a graduate of Clemens High School, and served for 2 years in the US Army during the Korean War. Upon his discharge in 1954, he worked for 34 years for Friedrich Refrigerators, Inc. in San Antonio. He was first married to Nancy Smith for 26 years. In 1987, he wed Irene Rice. Henry enjoyed travel, including trips to China, Alaska, and Kenya, and he enjoyed annual family gatherings in TX, CO and VA.

He is survived by his loving wife Irene, his daughter Cindy Stapper, his son Blake and wife Carole Stapper; grandchildren: Daniel Baumer, Benjamin and wife Charleen Starr, Joshua Starr and Margaret Stapper; Irene's daughter Diane and husband Mark Anderson, and Irene's daughter Deborah and husband Kent Robaczewski; Irene's grandchildren: Steven and wife Laura Rice, Luke and wife Sabrina Anderson, Jessica Anderson, Chrystal and husband Chris Kempton, Amber and husband Clark Pitstick, Kimberly Robaczewski; and Irene's great-grandchildren: Zachary and Isaiah Kempton, Colton Rice, and Adalyn Anderson.

He is preceded in death by his sister Dorothy Budd and stepson Bob Rice.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.

SERVICE

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012

11:00 A.M.

PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH CHAPEL