Joseph P Stampfler, age 84, passed away Apr 9, 1996 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Stampfler was born Mar 26, 1912, the son of Fred and Nellie (Tanner) Stampfler at Fife Lake, MI. He was a dairy farmer for most of his adult life, and with his wife and partner of nearly 67 years, Eleanor, owned and operated a farm between Hickory Corners and Delton for the past 54 years. Mr. Stampfler was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Patricia Ann Stampfler; a grandson, Mark Eroll Pierce; a son, Thaddeus Joe Stampfler; a brother, Ambrose; a sister, Violet Armstrong; sons in law, Haydn Rees and Malcolm Pierce. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; daughters, Marlyn Rees and Jean Pierce, both of Dowling; sons Richard (Sandra) Stampfler of Haverhill, MA, Phillip and Rodney Stampfler, both of Delton, Michael (LuAnn) Stampfler of Portage; and daughter in law, Mrs. Geraldine Lammers; 18 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren. Possessed of a generally happy disposition and an ever ready sense of humor, Mr. Stampfler will be remembered by family members and those who knew him as having a warm smile.