"Lucy was an amazing best friend. She was one of the funniest; prettiest; and kindest girls in the world. I will miss Lucy forever and forever. It will be hard to go through the summer practices on the woods and during the school year on the gators. I love her so much like a sister.. "
In loving memory of
Lucy Madeline Stemmler
February 2, 2002 - January 2, 2015
STEMMLER, Lucy Madeline; Age 12; January 2, 2015. Cherished daughter of Adam and Aimee. Beloved sister of Joey and Kate. Loving granddaughter of Gerald Soulliere (Patricia), Nancy Soulliere (Gil), Frederick P. Stemmler Jr. (Janice), and Linda Glowicki (Charles) and great granddaughter of Frederick P. Stemmler Sr. (Opa). Dearest niece of Gregory (Diana), Steven, Andrea (Ralph), Renee (Biju), Laura (Jack), Nadia (Terry), Chad, Kevin, and Matthew and cousin of Caroline, Ward, Davis, Shea, Cara, Grant, Erik (Chelsea), Siddharth, Coley, Piper, Gavin, Ava, Everett, Jane, J.C., and Caiden. Also survived by her many loving great aunts, great uncles, remaining family members and friends. An avid swimmer, Lucy was a member of the Gators Swim Team and the Grosse Pointe Woods Swim Team. She also had interests in spending time with family and friends, skiing, reading, computer games (especially The Sims), country music and bagel staff. A swimming scholarship will be set up in Lucy's name. (Please continue to check www.verheyden.org for updated information.) Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8th from 3-8pm with a prayer service at 7pm. at Chas. Verheyden, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10th; Instate 9:00am until the time of Mass 10:00am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores.
Tributes
"dear adam I am so sorry for your loss to you and your family I love you and god bless"
"Dear Stemmler Family,
On behalf of the entire Woods Warrior family, we send our most sincere condolences go to you. We were all touched by Lucy and wanted to share with you in some of the ways. I knew Lucy the entire time I coached for the Warriors and was lucky enough to coach her for two years. She was one of the swimmers who you were always excited coach. Her enthusiasm for the sport and team spirit made her a stand out member of the team. I will never forget the time that she stayed up to watch us decorate your house and how she giggled as she watched us the whole time. She was a bundle of joy and I feel so lucky to have known her. We are all sending prayers, love, and thinking of your family.
Patrick Vaughn
I am so sorry for your loss and I cannot possibly imagine what your family is going through. Even though I did not know Lucy long, I know that I was touched by her energy, spunk, and smile. She was such a sweet and lively girl. I am so very lucky to have had the opportunity to be her coach and so sad that the world won't get to see all of the amazing things she would have done. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Meghan Vismara
My most sincere condolences go out to you now. I had the wonderful opportunity to coach Lucy for two summers with the Woods Warriors. My memories of Lucy are always of her smiling. I do not recall a day when Lucy came to practice unhappy, and through all her hard work I never heard a single complaint from her. One of the things I remember most about Lucy was what a proud sister she was. She always had something to tell me about her siblings. She loved them very much. Thank you for letting Lucy be apart of the Woods Warriors team. Her bubbly personality was an amazing asset to our team that I will never forget. I pray that the love of God enfolds you through this difficult time.
Megan Climer
Lucy never ceased to put a smile on everyone's face. Every Time I turned my head I saw her cheering for her teammates and having such a positive attitude towards swimming. She was friends with everyone on the team and was such a strong role model. The Warriors and I will miss Lucy so much.
Mary Claire Hass
Lucy was a burst of sunshine and joy, never ceasing to smile or bring fun to the day, the team and life won't be the same without the Lucy flair.
Peter Cherry
Though I never had the opportunity to coach her directly, I have still been deeply impacted by Lucy's life. I never saw her without a huge smile on her face; she was constantly encouraging her teammates and lifting the spirits of the team and coaching staff with her infectious joy.
Elizabeth Tunisi
"Lucy was such a vital part of the Warrior Family. Her smile is what will remain with me. She always had a positive attitude and I know the entire team will miss her."
- Jenny Ponkowski"
"So sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in Jehovah God- the God of Comfort. 2 Cor 1:3,4. This has helped my family during similar times, and I hope it helps yours"
"So sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in Jehovah God- the God of Comfort. 2 Cor 1:3,4. This has helped my family during similar times, and I hope it helps yours"
"So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"We are so sorry for your loss and praying for your family."
"I'm thining about you everyday! Many prayers to you!"
"sorry for you lost."
"I enjoyed Lucy's joy and quiet strength, you are in our thoughts and prayers. There are no words to express the loss..."
"We are so sorry. Our hearts are broken for your family. Sending prayers to you for beautiful Lucy."
"I miss you so much Lucy"
"What a beautiful angel heaven has received. Our hearts are aching for your loss."
"So very sorry for your loss. You are in my family's thoughts and prayers."
"Our deepest sympathies and continuous prayers"
"Aimee my heart goes out to you and your family, I am so sorry for you loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My you find strength. "
"Lighting the candle in memory of Lucy, a beautiful angel."
"Thinking of your family and keeping you in our prayers. Lucy will be missed and remembered by all her friends from Monteith and Brownell. May you find comfort and strength. Hugs from us to all of you! "
"Dear Stemmler Family, Lucy's gentle, kind spirit will remain in our hearts. Her sweet laugh filled our hearts with such joy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love, The Edwards Family"
"Lovingly Lit By:"
"So very sorry for your loss,You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you his peace."
"I am so sorry for your loss, although I never had met Lucy she sounds like she was a wonderful girl. May God comfort you and help you find peace during this difficult time.Sending my thoughts and prayers for your family as you grieve this tremendous loss. Love and Peace, Linda Fiscus "
"My prayers, heartache and deepest condolences go out to the family. I pray God can comfort you all during this loss and be the strength that you all need at times."
"I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family"
"I am so sorry to hear about the death of Lucy Stemmler. God Bless your family. May you all find comfort in your memories. Hugs Marguerite Linteau"
"Sorry for your loss...your family is in my prayers"
"Thinking of you all at this difficult time and keeping you in my prayers."
"As a Monteith and Brownell Family, we send Our Condolences for Comfort and Our Prayers for Ease of Sorrow. "
"We are so sorry"
"As members of the grosse pointe community we wanted to express our sincere condolences. Lucy was in my daughters class in third grade and I remember her sweet smile and soft spoken ways. Through the years I actually watched lucy grow as I saw her biking to school each day. I remember thinking she always looked so self assured , so athletic, and so happy. Our hearts and thoughts are with your family Robin, Steve, Jacob, and Rebecca Kahn "
"We are so very, very sorry. Lucy was lovely. I hope it helps just a little to know the entire GP community is praying for you. Your old neighbors from Fairholme, the McCarthy's - Kevin, Marie, Keelin and Ella."
"Our deepest condolences from the family of Kate Duncan (Brownell)."
"We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your entire family. Lucy was truly a blessing to you all and her impact on your family and all who met her will continue on forever. May the Lord comfort you and strengthen you now and always."
"Dear Stemmler family, Although we didn't have the pleasure of knowing Lucy, please know that we are so sad for the tragedy that has come to your family and that every day we are lifting you up in fervent prayer. Be assured that friends-of-friends-of-friends near and far are asking God to make His presence, His compassion, and His healing tangible to you in your grief. In Christian love, Annette and Bruce Swanson"
"Lucy was such a great person. I knew her cince I was a little Baby. I remember taking Rhea to all Lucy's birthday partys. And I remember always seeing Lucy with eater a loose tooth or a mising tooth. And I remember when we moved here, Rhea was so excited that her best friend since she was two years old, was now her neighbor and Rhea would be best friends for as long and they would live. From the past three years that my family has lives here on this court, I've learned a couple things from Lucy. One thing that she taught me was that how to stick op for my self and for one another. On my side of things, Lucy was more than jest a naighbor, more that jest my sisters best friend. She was like a sister to me. Lucy was the kind of person who would always include me. When ever her and Rhea were to go to Oxford, she would always see is me and Joe wanted to tag along. And corse we did. And I rem the first time Lucy came over to see our cats, and she accidentally sat on one of the cats. That was really funny. We miss u Lucy.
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"Although we never had the pleasure of knowing Lucy, Adam spoke of his daughters and wife frequently at Room-Mom meetings, field trips, and conferences during our son's 4th grade year at Richard. Our family is so shocked and saddened by the passing of Lucy, who was clearly an angel on earth, & now in heaven. We pray that your family will find strength and joy, knowing that your beloved daughter/sister is safe and sound in God's hands. Love and hugs to the Stemmler family. "
"So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you his peace..
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"She was your shining star that no one can replace, but we hope now she is shining down on you with all her love. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time."
"Although I only knew Lucy from swim, my friendship with her was stronger than most " Swim friend" relationships. Lucy is not the most talkative, or the loudest, but she is comforting, and sweet . She makes you feel like you have been friends with her forever. She didn't care if she was the fastest person in the lane but going last, she was just happy to be there, and she was always there with a smile on her face. I remember the first time I saw Lucy, we were racing each other in the 100 breaststroke. When she touched me out at the wall, the first thought in my head was, that girl is fast. So when I saw her in my heat at a swim meet, I would be scared. When she was in my swim group I was excited, because she was someone I could chase after in hard practice sets. I wasn't to soon after that when we became friends, and Lucy was someone I really enjoyed. Lucy was a great person, and no one will ever forget her, Xoxo, Andie"
"I'm sorry for your loss."