Lloyd C. Stolcpart

Lloyd C. Stolcpart

Lloyd C. Stolcpart

Lloyd Charles Stolcpart, age 89, of Newport, passed away Monday,  Nov. 12, 2012, at the Parkside Manor in Stuart.

Visitation was held on Thursday Nov. 15, 2012, from 6-8 p.m., with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. followed by a prayer service, at the Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Bassett, Pastor John Brink officiated the service. Music was provided by organist, Evelyn Armstrong and soloist, Nancy Carley.

Pallbearers were Corby, Rex, Ryan and Bradley Stolcpart, Dave Dorsey, Pat Slattery and Larry Doke.

Honorary pallbearers were Dale Papstein, Glenn Lee Fox, Mike Keller, Dr. Robert Randall, Jim Anderson and Darrold Schroeder.

Military graveside rites were conducted by the Bassett American Legion at 1:30 p.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Atkinson.

Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson was in charge of arrangements.

Lloyd Charles Stolcpart was born Aug. 3, 1923, in Bassett to Frank "Fuzzy" and Monna (Zink) Stolcpart. He grew up south of Newport and attended Rural School District #21. His mode of transportation to and from school was his trusted horse, Lucky.

As a young boy he had several chores and the one he remembered most most was hauling wood with his little wood sled he affectionately called the Lincoln Zephyr. Other chores included feeding the pigs and chickens and helping bring the cows in for milking. Lloyd learned the art of ducking a cow's swinging tail at an early age. These moves proved useful later in life because Lloyd loved to dance and was an excellent dancer.

The hayfield was his favorite place to be in the summertime because teams of horses were used for all aspects of the hay harvesting season. His least favorite job was to clean the horse pens or any critter that was being fattened for slaughter. Lloyd would often place a halter on the steer to be fattened and ride him around the corrals, many times his dad wondered why the critter wasn't gaining any weight.

Going from a one room school to a class of 41 was a big adjustment for Lloyd when he entered Rock County High School. Math was his favorite subject while English proved to be more difficult. While in high school Lloyd and other rural kids stayed with Mrs. Paradise, who was an excellent cook. Over the years "Young Fuzz," his nickname in high school, became involved in drama and had the lead role in the senior class play. He enjoyed going with his mother to the movies, his father did not like to go.

In the summer of 1943 Lloyd's eye was caught by a dark haired beauty wearing riding britches and knee boots. He told his friends to stay where they were so he could walk this new gal around town. After strolling for awhile Lloyd escorted his future bride, Bettye, to Van Norman's drug store and treated her to an ice cream treat called a Homestyle. Several dates followed and most ended up on the dance floor where Lloyd showed some of the moves he had learned cow-tail ducking.

As a young lad of 20 Lloyd had several jobs, one was driving truck for Frank Keller hauling hay and corn. Bettye was his constant companion and true love blossomed further each time they were together. They were engaged shortly before Lloyd enlisted in the army in September of 1943. They were married on his first furlough, July 2, 1944. After returning to base in Camp Shelby, MS, Lloyd looked for housing off base where he could bring his new bride. Less than six months later Lloyd was sent to New York City and deployed to Glasgow, Scotland and Bettye returned home. Lloyd was active in the communications department, serving at various military bases in the United States and abroad. He was honorably discharged in September of 1945.

Returning home to his wife, they moved to the family ranch and Lloyd's parents moved to Newport. Raising cattle and building a home was hard work. Lloyd baled hay, drove truck and did whatever was necessary to put food on the table.

Over the years Lloyd and Bettye raised a family of four sons, Rick, Randy, Rodney and Rex. July 4, 1967, was a devastating day for the family, Rex, their youngest son drown.

Over the years Lloyd was active in many organizations, he was a 65 year member of the Newport American Legion, a 35 year board member for KBR Rural Public Power, a 64 year member of the Silver Cord Masonic Lodge and a 39 year member of the Sesostris Shrine Club. He was also an active member of the Lutheran Church for over 52 years. Lloyd was also active in organizing the Newport club calf stock show.

Lloyd leaves to mourn his wife of 68 years, Bettye of Newport; three sons and their spouses, Rick (Sue) of O'Neill, Randy (Linda) of Burton and Rod (Lori) of Newport; eight grandchildren, Corby (Shelley) Stolcpart, Ryan Stolcpart, Marnee (Tim) Rosenberg, Holli (Brandon) Lovegrove, Rex Stolcpart, Cara (Paul) Kroeker, Bradley (Tara) Stolcpart and Jenna Stolcpart; 11 great-grandchildren, Madalyn, Ellyson and Mayah Stolcpart; Jackson and Benjamin Rosenberg; Lauryn Lovegrove; Jared and Mercedes Stolcpart; Cody, Megan and Allison Kroeker; sister-in-law, Geraldine DeGroff; nieces, Sheila, Sheryl and Sharlene; and a host of friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Monna Stolcpart; son, Rex Bradley and four step-brothers.

Memorials may be directed to St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bassett, Sandhills Shrine Club, the Stolcpart family trust scholarship, the Rock County High School Foundation or to the donor's choice.