Dr. Bill Stammerjohan
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Dr. Bill Stammerjohan on Friday evening October 6. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
William Wesley Stammerjohan was born January 19, 1948, in Turlock, California to William Gilbert Stammerjohan and Rita May Atkinson.
Bill went to Keys Elementary School, Turlock High School and then on to Modesto Junior College and UC Davis before graduating from California State University-Sacramento with a degree in accounting. He went on to complete his Ph.D in Accounting at Washington State University in 1995. Bill was married to Elizabeth Claire Allison on May 20, 1970, in Lincoln, California.
Bill’s extraordinary range of professions included farmer, professional drag racer, truck driver, machinist, race engine builder, businessman, and college professor. He was proud of being awarded the academic honor of the Harold J. Smolinski Eminent Scholar Chair.
When not at work Bill’s interests included travel, motorsports, keeping up with family, friends, former students and working on building projects at home. He was especially proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed following their various activities.
Bill is survived by his wife Claire Stammerjohan; his son, Will (Connie) Stammerjohan; daughter, Kathy (Mike) Huntzinger; grandchildren, William, Anthony and Daniel Stammerjohan, Tiffany Halverson, Brandon Thurston, Mikey and Desi Huntzinger; nephew, Michael ( Rocio) Murphy and niece Lori (Juan) Sanchez.
He is also survived by Marge Allison-Clinton, Linda (Alan) Murphy-Julien, Art (Julie) Allison, Stanley Leebeck, Zoe (Andrew) Vinall and Phil (Becky) Simms.
The Louisiana celebration of life will be held at the home he shared with Claire at 1631 Hwy. 144, Calhoun, LA 71225 on Saturday October 14, at 5 p.m. We will gather once more for his famous shrimp boil and Papper’s Second Best Chicken. All are invited!
Be sure to bring a side, dessert, or beverage of your choice. Please also make sure to bring your absolute best Bill story. Telling stories is what Bill loved the most and we will take time to do this to celebrate him. Remember his credo, “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story!” Details for celebrations in California and Montana will follow.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.
