John Stimmel

John Stimmel 75, of Iowa City, died at the Belle Plain Specialtycare on June 11, 2025. John was born June 26, 1949 in Iowa CIty to Hiram and Doris Stimmel. They were married on August 22, 1949, at Rock Island, Illinois. For several years, Hiram was a foreman for Aspen Tree Service, retiring in 1955. Doris worked in food service at Mercy Hospital. John was a long-time collector of ball caps and ties, Iowa Hawkeyes, Kansas Chiefs, and Kansas City Royals. He was a big promoter for people with disabilities. He was always helping the Democratic Party at parades. Survivors include his brother, Steve Decker (Rita); half-brother, Richard (Irlene) Stimmel; half-sisters; Doris (Don) Klang and Elizabeth Stimmel; nieces and nephews: Robert and Jeremy Decker, Dana Cochran, Richard Stimmel, Darlyce (Nic) Shall, and Linnety (Paul) Thorman; and several great nieces and nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Allen Decker; half-brother, Lauren Stimmel, and half brother-in-law Don. Celebration of Life will be held at Iowa City's Mercer Aquatic Center, 2701 Bradford Dr, Iowa City, IA on Sunday June 29, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 P.M. [more]

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