Jake Stoecklin

Edwin "Jake" Elmer Stoecklin, 93 of Higginsville, Missouri died on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Lutheran Nursing Home in Concordia, Missouri. He was born Wednesday, March 9, 1927 in Higginsville, and was the son of the late Jacob Stoecklin and the late Louisa (Linke) Stoecklin. He was the husband of the late Marjorie (Kelly) Stoecklin. Jake graduated from Higginsville High School in 1944. He immediately joined the United States Army-Air Force and served his country proudly. Upon honorable discharge, Jake started his working career at the Leed's Plant in Kansas City before coming back to the Higginsville area. From 1951-1953 he worked for the Skelly Station managing the fueling and auto shop. In 1953 he joined Ziems and Grother (now Hoflander Ford) and spent the next 40 years managing the auto parts department. Marjorie and Jake were avid antique dealers. They would travel the country buying rare pieces and bring them back to sell. Marjorie had a keen eye for magnificent antiques. Marjorie preceded him in death on March 31, 2012. At the estate sale after Marjorie's passing, people from all over the country came for the antiques. Marjorie and Jake had made quite the name for themselves in the national antique community. Outside of antiques, Jake loved dirt track racing. The family has many fond memories of going to the races with Jake. He was also an avid bowler and was on many leagues in Higginsville. Surviving are one son, Gary Stoecklin of Higginsville; one daughter, Donna (Gary) Schroer of Grain Valley, MO; four grandchildren, Eric (Jenifer) Schroer of Blue Springs, MO, Shelbi Stoecklin of Kansas City, KS, Kyle (Jamie) Schroer of Winfield, MO, Jenna (Chris) Odom of Flossmoor, IL; six great-grandchildren, Peyton, Aiden, Haley, Tinsley, Talon, and Kaitlynn. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marjorie Stoecklin; one brother, Melvin Stoecklin, and one sister, Laura Stoecklin. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Tommy Faris officiating. Inurnment with full military honors will follow where he will be laid to rest next to his wife in the columbarium wall. Memorials may be made to Salem United Church of Christ or the Lutheran Good Shepherd Nursing Home.

Jake Stoecklin

March 9, 1927 - February 25, 2021