James A. Stief of Upper Sandusky, died on Mon. Jan. 13, 2020 at home, in the house where he was born 89 years ago.
He was born on Apr. 8, 1930 in Upper Sandusky to Arthur and Imo (Roth) Stief. He and Barbara (Schmidt) were married on July 3, 1954 at North Salem Lutheran Church, she survives along with their sons Tedd (Ann) Stief and Todd (Anja) Stief, grandchildren Kelsey, Grahm, Halee, Kemp and Ella. He also enjoyed his nine nephews and his niece.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Foster, sister Cathleen Niederkohr and a son Kemp.
Farming was both his occupation and hobby. He was a 1949 graduate of Salem School. Mr. Stief was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Fri. Jan. 17, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Ed Hunker officiating. Burial will follow in Old Mission Cemetery. A remembrance celebration will be held from 12:00-2:00 p.m in the fellowship hall of St. Paul Lutheran Church following the burial. Jim has requested no memorials or other gifts are necessary. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to send a condolence or share a memory.