Paul Stanzel, age 34, of Spencer, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Indoor Bike Park in Linn Grove (old Sioux Valley School gym); with lunch to follow at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Linn Grove. Interment will be at a later date.
Paul Andrew Stanzel, the son of Jim and Lynn (McCormack) Stanzel, was born on October 11, 1981 in Cherokee, Iowa. Paul was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Linn Grove. He graduated from Sioux Central High School in 2000. After school he worked in construction and landscaping. Paul was a people person, and always had a ready smile, hug, and kind words for his friends and family. He was much loved by all of us. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and riding his bicycle. He was a huge Chicago Cubs fan.
Paul is survived by his mother Lynn Graesing and her husband Denny Graesing of Linn Grove; his father Jim Stanzel of Spencer; a sister, Clara Graesing of Greenville; brothers, Jud Graesing of Linn Grove, Matt (Amanda) Stanzel of Spencer, Patrick (Julie) Stanzel of Baltimore, MD and Jared Stanzel of Spencer; grandparents, Sam & Ar...[more]
e McCormack of Sutherland; seven nieces and nephews, and his many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob and Annette Stanzel.
The Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.