Charles William Stumbaugh, 89, of Montgomery City, Mo died April 21, 2018, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Mo.

Charlie was born April 2, 1929 in St. Louis, Mo to Jacob N. Stumbaugh and Golda E. Ridenour. He graduated from Montgomery City High School in 1946. He married Peggy Ann Dixon in Mexico, Mo on April 18, 1947. Charlie and Peggy, the love of his life, enjoyed over 63 years of marriage before her death.

Charlie was well known within the Montgomery City community and surrounding area with Prairie Milling Co. for many years. Charlie enjoyed bowling, golf, water skiing, traveling, the St. Louis Cardinals but, most of all, he and Peggy enjoyed family, attending the many activities of their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He had a great zest for life, the importance for a job done right, doing the right thing, helping those in need, believing in your own abilities, never meeting a stranger but his joy for life and humor were among the best things he passed down to his children and their children. Charlie's love for his wife, Peggy, and their marriage was an example that was not lost on any of his family. Good times or bad times, cheerful or irate, tranquil or stormy, they stuck together. Anyone who met Charlie would remember him. He tried to leave a smile on your face and lightness in your heart. He will be missed greatly.

Charlie is survived by seven children: Charles "Mike" Stumbaugh (wife, Susan Linn) of Eugene, MO, Patrick Robert Stumbaugh (wife, Janet Lee) of Montgomery City, MO, James Daniel Stumbaugh (significant other, Paula Gruber) of Montgomery City, MO, Sharon Denise Busken (husband, Gerard Michael) of Montgomery City, MO, Richard Mark Stumbaugh (wife, Susan Marie) of St. Charles, MO, Timothy William Stumbaugh (wife, Michelle Lynn) of Holts Summit, MO, and Thomas Jacob Stumbaugh of Sedalia, MO.

Surviving also are 25 grandchildren, : Geoffrey Stumbaugh (wife, Adrian) of Fayette, MO, Andrea Doyle (husband, Thomas) of Columbia, MO, Travis Stumbaugh (wife, Cati) of St. Charles, MO, Justina Klekamp (husband, Joe) of Montgomery City, MO, Aaron Stumbaugh (wife, Bridget) of Athens, AL, Amanda Muckerman (husband, Nick) of Warrenton, MO, Krista Norris (husband, Kyle) of Wellsville, MO, Brandi Molina (husband, Alfredo "Trey) of Kansas City, MO, Brian Stumbaugh (wife, Cady Reichman) of St. Louis, MO, Ann McChristy (husband, Patrick) of Jonesburg, MO, Christopher Busken of San Antonio, TX, Rebekah Peatross (Friend, Ryan) of O'Fallon, MO, Megan Dake (husband, Jimmy) of St. Peters, MO, Jeremy Stumbaugh of St. Charles, MO, Kristina Felts (husband, Kyle) of Burlington, KS, Kimberly Van Patten of Burlington, KS, Kyle Stumbaugh of Harvester, MO, Megan Birk (husband, Darrin) of Burlington, KS, Brandon Stumbaugh (wife, Melissa) of Wentzville, MO, Lacey Bober (husband, Brandon) of Burlington, KS, Bret Stumbaugh of Lemoore, CA, Skyler Stumbaugh of Linn, MO, Trevor Stumbaugh of Springfield, MO, Trey Stumbaugh of Holts Summit, MO, Seth Stumbaugh of Holts Summit, MO.

There are 43 great-grandchildren surviving: Addison, Caden, and Peyton Newell; Nicholas Doyle; Kane and Caleigh Christlieb, Miah, Kylie, and Piper Klekamp; Cadence, Abby, Jason, Austin, and Owen Stumbaugh; Josie and Logan Muckerman; Layne, Jace and Ty Norris; Alessandra Molina; Sebastian Stumbaugh and Landon Childs; Elizabeth, Kathryn, Rachel, Daniel and Claire McChristy; Wyatt, William and Madeleine Peatross; Brody and Brigham Felts; Kye and Odon Van Patten; Caiden, Charles and Cora Stumbaugh; Molly and Koby Birk; Mara Stumbaugh; Landon and Alexa Bober; Adalynn Moore.

Three sisters survive Charlie: Virginia Rock of Bellflower, Shirley White of Montgomery City, and Linda Chambers (husband, Thomas) of Jonesburg, and Sister-in-law, Virginia Dixon of St. Louis, MO.

Charlie was preceded in death by his wife and his parents and his step-mother, Dorothy Stumbaugh; daughter, Christine Patricia; two grandchildren: Jason Stumbaugh and Sarah Busken; two great-grandchildren: Cole Norris and Joey Marie Klekamp.

Funeral Mass was held at 10 AM on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Montgomery City, MO. Visitation was at the Immaculate Conception Church on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 5 to 8 PM. Monsignor Greg Higley officiated. Interment was at the Worland Cemetery in Montgomery City, MO. Schlanker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

The family requests memorials to The Salvation Army or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in lieu of flowers, c/o Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montgomery City, MO   63361.