Henry Robert Stiepel, M.D.
January 21, 1922 - April 26, 2010
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Henry Robert Stiepel, M.D.
January 21, 1922 - April 26, 2010
Obituary
Henry R. Stiepel, M.D. passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2010. Dr. Stiepel was born in 1922 in Marklissa, Germany. He immigrated to the United States with his wife, Christine Stiepel, M.D. whom he met in medical school in Leipzig in 1951. He practiced internal medicine with Kaiser Permanente for 40 years until his full retirement in 1996. Dr. Stiepel was respected and admired by his colleagues and patients alike for his untiring care of his patients. After retirement, he traveled extensively throughout the world with his wife. His dedication to his family was total. Nothing meant more to him, and he gave his family everything he had. He will be sorely missed.
Dr. Stiepel is survived by his two sons, Henry and John; his daughter-in-law, Franca; his two grandsons, Henry and Leigh; his brother Erhard; and his sisters-in-law, Margaret Stiepel and Sigrid Lusmann.
Viewing will be at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., both on Wednesday, May 5 at San Francisco Solano Catholic Church, 22082 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita. Interment will follow immediately at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Huntington Beach.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dr. Stiepel’s name to the Foundation for PSP/CBD and Related Brain Diseases, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906, Hunt Valley MD 21031 or www.curepsp.org.
7 responses to Henry Robert Stiepel, M.D.
Charles & Cathy Morning III says:
April 29, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the whole Stiepel family. The loss of a loved one is very difficult, may God grant you all peace.
John Will says:
April 29, 2010
My condolences on your loss. Your family will be in my prayers as you greive the current loss and celebrate the life and memories of a wonderful life lived. God Bless.
John Will, Nephew of Patricia & Norbert Stiepel
Angela Stiepel Case says:
April 30, 2010
My Onkel Heinz was the best Godfather I could have ever dreamed of having.. as well as a FUN tour guide! I’m so glad he and Tante Dita were able to make it for my wedding 7 years ago.. and that Stan had a chance to really get to know him. Those are memories we will always cherish. And who can ever forget Onkel Heinz’s dry sense of humor. I believe my youngest nephew, Noah, has inherited it! May peace be with my cousins and families.
Love immer, Angi
christine stiepel osborne says:
April 30, 2010
We will truly miss Onkel Heinz. The joy and love he showed and shared with us, will ALWAYS be remembered! A true gentleman, great uncle, and compassionate human being! May your tender hearts know that prayers and love surround you. Always,niece Christine,C.Wayne,Wayne, and Kyle
Dorothy J. Stauch says:
April 30, 2010
Since 1961 the Stiepels were my neighbors! Hank and Chris were very hardworking yet admirable as they always scheduled time for their boys. They counseled me when my husband got cancer and consoled with me when he died. Hank was wonderful to the end, even coming back to visit from time to time and always having a friendly, positive attitude. He will be missed, but remembered as I still also remember Chris, both always remarkable persons to be emulated.