Laverne "Pete"

Stamp

Inman — Laverne "Pete" Stamp, 84, of Inman, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 at the Arbor Care Center in O'Neill with his wife Joan by his side.

Visitation was held Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at the Inman Community Church in Inman.

A celebration of life service was held Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at the church in Inman. Pastor Randy Schmeichel officiated.

Memorials may be made to the Inman Community Church in Inman in Pete's name.

Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill was in charge of the arrangements.

Laverne “Pete” Stamp was born on Nov. 18, 1938 in Deloit Township to Melvin E. and Josephine H. (Rothleutner) Stamp. He attended grade school at District 8 south of Ewing before graduating from Ewing High School.

He married Joan Spangler on May 7, 1966 at the Presbyterian Church in Ewing and to this union three sons were born Matt, Mark and Jason. A daughter Jamie was then adopted. 

Pete and Joan made their home in Inman on a dairy farm for 11 years. He then owned and operated “Pete's Repair” mechanic shop and was the Inman Village maintenance operator for over 33 years. 

He was a long-time member of the Inman Community Church, where he attended until his health began to fail.

Pete enjoyed reading western books, watching western movies, camping, fishing, riding motorcycles and spending time with his family.

Pete is survived by his wife of 57 years Joan of Inman; four children Matt Stamp of Broken Bow, Mark (Becky) Stamp of Bradshaw, Jason (Jill) Stamp of Inman and Jamie (Donald) Powell of St. Louis, MO; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers Roy (Joanne) Stamp of Broken Bow and Jerry (Sharon) Stamp of Clearwater; and one sister Judy (Joe) Thoendel of Checotah, OK.

He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Josephine and one sister Marge Long.