Alfred William Stumpfig, Jr., 94, of Chelsea, MI, passed away at Chelsea Retirement Community on February 3, 2020. The son of Alfred W. Stumpfig, Sr. and Hilda (Marshall) Stumpfig, he was born on February 10, 1925 in Lansing, MI. On October 25, 1946, he married Helen (Stack), and she preceded him in death on August 11, 2007.
Alfred served as a Navy signalman in WWII, and lived with his wife in the Lansing area until his retirement from General Motors. After retirement, they enjoyed many happy years living on Lake Leelanau, moving to Chelsea 14 years ago. His many interests included fishing, hunting, golfing, bowling, and he loved anything having to do with the water.
Survivors include his children, Kay (Michael) Braddock of Manchester, Thomas (Judy) Stumpfig of Eaton Rapids, and Scott Stumpfig of Fort Wayne, IN; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, William Woldt of Virginia. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Woldt.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020, 11:30 a.m., Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea, with a Memorial Service at 1 p.m. the same day at Chelsea Retirement Community-Towsley Village, Chaplain Tina Zimmerman officiating. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Chelsea Retirement Community’s Benevolent Care Fund.
