Edward Stoiber

Edward "Ed" William Stoiber, 82, of Hot Springs Village passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. He was a devout catholic and member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Ed was born April 12, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Henry Stoiber and Anna Puerzer. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. A World War II Navy veteran in the submarine division, he was assigned to the USS Lapon and awarded the Pacific Theatre Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, and the Victory Medal Philippine Liberation. Ed retired from GTE in Fort Wayne, IN where he worked as a fleet and building manager after 25 years of service and owned and operated automotive businesses in Pennsylvania and Illinois. He was a lifetime member of SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers). A loving husband and devoted father, Ed was a gentle, compassionate man and friend to all. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, loved working on cars, gardening, biking, and helping others. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Halligan Stoiber of Hot Springs Village, AR; Sons, Edwards F. Stoiber (Michelle) of Gurnee, IL; David R. Stoiber (Marsha Meuller) of Scandinavia, WI; Eric W. Stoiber (Jana) of Little Rock; Daughters, Judi Emerson (Jeff) of Meridian, MS; Patti Bailey (John) of Little Rock, AR; and Mary Jo Suski (Steve) of Little Rock, AR. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jacob Stoiber, Evan Stoiber (Bobbi), Nathan Stoiber, Ryan Stoiber, Anna Stoiber, Megan Stoiber, Sarah Stoiber, Rachael Bailey Oberste (Mrs. Daniel), Erik Bailey, Eddie Bailey, Rebecca Bailey, Conrad Emerson, Daryl Emerson, Steven Suski, Morgan Suski, and Brianna Suski; and a host of other relatives and friends. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Anna Gabauer and Marian Horn. A celebration of his life will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 295 Balearic Road, Hot Springs Village with celebrant Monsignor Bernard Malone and Deacon Larry Lipsmeyer. A visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2009 with a rosary to follow at 5:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Interment will be held at Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. Pallbearers are his grandsons, Jacob Stoiber, Evan Stoiber, Nathan Stoiber, Ryan Stoiber, Erik Bailey, Eddie Bailey, Steven Suski, and Conrad Emerson. The family would like to extend a special thanks to St. Joseph's nursing staff, 2nd floor east wing for their compassionate and loving care to Ed during his hospital stay. The family respectfully requests memorials be made in lieu of flowers to St Joseph Mercy Foundation or Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

Edward Stoiber

April 12, 1926 - January 7, 2009