Charles W. "Jack" Stoldt

Jack was born on July 22, 1935 in Shumway, IL, the son of C. W. “Bud” and Evelyn Kyle Stoldt. He married Shirley J. Stewart on April 5, 1959 in Oakland, IL.

Jack was a 1953 graduate of Beecher City High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University. He went on to serve his country in the United States Army. Jack worked for Ralston Purina for eleven years until 1969 when he chose self-employment. He owned and operated Jack Stoldt Auto Center in Springfield, Jack Stoldt Ford Mercury and Jack Stoldt Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile in Petersburg until he retired in 1998. Jack was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Springfield and the Sangamo Club. In his spare time, he volunteered with Crime Stoppers, Senior Services of IL, Lincoln Land Foundation, and Gideons International. He enjoyed traveling, current events, and politics.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley J. Stoldt of Springfield; two daughters, Debra (Martin) Beck of Winnetka, IL and Caroline (Kurt) Neibergall of Corolla, NC; grandchildren, Claire (fiancé, Jackson Cook) of Charlotte, NC, Brendan (Bridget) of Huntersville, NC, and Gabe (Haley) Neibergall of Springfield; three great-grandchildren, Rowan, Milo, and Atticus Neibergall; two siblings, Judith (Maged) Fawzi of PA and James (Gail) Stoldt of O’Fallon, IL; four nieces; and four nephews.

Private family ceremonies will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 West Washington, Springfield, IL 62702 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.

The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home—Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.