Funeral notice for Harold Kenneth Stimmel Jr.
Harold Kenneth Stimmel Jr, age 96, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born on November 2, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Harold K. and Cleo (Binkley) Stimmel, Sr. On April 3, 1948, Kenneth married Thelma M. Hall, and she preceded him in death on July 15, 2012. He later married Donna Payne-Stimmel, and she preceded him in death in 2018. Then on November 2, 2019, Kenneth married Mildred Stephens, and she preceded him in death on May 11, 2024.
Kenneth is survived by his son, Thomas A. (Brenda) Stimmel of Houston, TX; and daughter, Beverly (David) Campbell of Harrod; four grandsons: Kary (Shanna) Campbell, Tracy Campbell, Travis (Jennifer) Campbell and Parker Stimmel; four great grandchildren: David Campbell, Haley Campbell, Brittany (Zeb) Groch and Dylan Campbell; and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger, with Pastor Todd Tenaglia officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Waynesfield Baptist Church, 512 N. Westminster Street, Waynesfield, Ohio 45896 and/or Vancrest of Ada, 600 W. North Avenue, Ada, Ohio 45810.
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