Mary Elizabeth Bink Gehl Stoiber

Danced to Eternal Life on July 21, 2020, at the age of 95, Mary was first born to her parents, Elmer and Florence (nee Gehl) Bink on October 9, 1924.

She was a proud 1942 graduate of Messmer High School.

Mary lived for 66 years in the Village of Butler, Wisconsin and attended her loved St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Dear Mom of Judith (Chris) Stoiber, Linda (William) Ortin, Mark Stoiber, Patrick (Kathleen) Stoiber, James Stoiber, and Theresa “Terri” (Patrick Koel) Stoiber.

Cherished Grandma of 11: Lori Ortin, Scott (Katie) Ortin, Krista (Dean) Rutkiewicz, and Tim (Jasmine) Ortin (children of Linda and William Ortin); Ginger (Justin) Staley and Kane Stoiber (children of Mark Stoiber); Taylor Stoiber (child of Patrick Stoiber); Robin (Anoma) Stoiber and Kelly (Brooke) Bentancourt (children of James Stoiber); Jamie (Derrek) Frisch and Hanna Koel (children of Terri and Patrick Stoiber Koel).

Great-Grandma of 16: Haley (Dylan) and Joshua (children of Lori); Alyssa, Zachary, and Bryce (children of Krista and Dean); Amanda, Michael, and Matthew (children of Scott and Katie); Luke and Everett (children of Tim and Jasmine); Aurora (Anthony), and Noah (children of Ginger and Justin); Logan (child of Kane); Nalicia (child of Kelly); Harper and Benjamin (children of Jamie and Derrek).

Great-Great-Grandma of 2: Danica and Dakota (children of Aurora and Anthony).

Preceded in death by her loved husband of 45 years, Joseph G. Stoiber, WWII B-17 pilot.

Special mention of Herman Meyer, a WWII veteran, who at 97, is Mary’s loving companion of 25 years.

Survived by dear sister Kathy (Randy) Braunreiter, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Also preceded in death by her brother, Charles Bink; and sisters Patricia Graff and Antoinette (Eugene) Walczak.

The constant in Mary’s life, in addition to St. Agnes Parish, was weekly dancing at the American Legion Post #449 in Brookfield. She and Herman followed their favorite Country Rock bands and gave others a great example with their energetic participation.

At the age of 65, Mary started many travel adventures. At 75, she began to experience Europe. Ironically, on Mary and Herman’s first trip abroad, while visiting Italy, the tragedy of September 11 occurred. Undaunted, they made subsequent trips to England and Scotland.

Mary and Herman traveled by motor coach, train, and plane to many parts of the United States and Canada accompanied often by sister Toni and brother-in-law Gene. They also truly enjoyed “The Fireside Dinner Theater” for many years.

Mary spent her last years at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus making new friends and assisting others. Her presence was a gift that strengthened the St. Anne’s community.

Mary now dances the night away in Eternal Life. She will be greatly missed.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, or Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Outdoor Farewell Service at Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13235 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin, on Thursday, July 30, 2020, promptly at 2:15 PM. Please meet in the Green parking area. Masks are required.