Robert Ray Stolle, 67, of Waco, left this life on the morning of March 3, 2024 and is now resting in the arms of his Heavenly Father.
Visitation: 9 – 10AM Wednesday, March 13 at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Celebration of Life: 10AM Wednesday, March 13 at Lake Shore Funeral Home. A reception will follow at The Erath building on 11630 Tree Lake Drive, Waco, Texas.
Robert was born on October 14, 1956 in Portales, NM. In 1976 Robert married Carol Schroeder and they worked, raised a family, attended church, and were a team for 47 years. Robert loved the Lord, family, coffee, pickles, tractors, Canton first Monday trade days, making people laugh, and his church family at Tree Lake Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Stolle; mother, Mary Stolle; two sisters, Alice Rose and Judy Sullivan; and brother, Ernest Stolle, Jr.
Robert is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Jason Stolle (Rachel); four grandchildren, Reese, Raeleigh, Alex, and Zane Stolle; two sisters, Alice Joyce Buchanan and Clara Reedy (Butch); two brothers, Jack Stolle (Katherine) and Justin Stolle (Diane); along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and his church family.
The family would like to thank the staff of Community Hospice and Hospice unit at Providence Village for all their care and support during Robert’s battle with cancer.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tree Lake Baptist Church, 11519 China Spring Road, Waco, Texas 76708.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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I miss my buddy but I’m so glade he’s resting in the arms of the Lord !! No more pain and suffering!!!
Robert will be sorely missed. He has always had a smile on his face every time I saw him and was happy to give a hug! I will miss his big derp voice saying AMEN at church. I can so hear him saying it directly to God in heaven now! Carol my heart is with you. Husband prayers for peace. Love in Christ, Cheryl Morgan.
Hi Carol. Pam and I are extremely sorry about Robert. He was just an all around good guy and he will be sorely missed. We’re there for you for anything. Just let us know. May God bless you and comfort you today and every day thereafter.
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Jessie and Lisa Thomas
sorry for your loss. Glad he is no longer suffering.
So=y for your loss you don’t know me but l. James kroll mom Eugenia Covey
I am going to miss him so much here in this life but only for a while. He knew Jesus so he is there right now and happier than he has ever been. No more “grumpy” there where you are. I will just say,you better have the coffee ready when I get there!
Love you Uncle. 😘
Carol,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers and heartfelt condolences are with you and your family.
Carol, I am so sorry to hear of Robert’s passing I know without a doubt he is in a far better place without any pain and rejoicing with family until you two are together again! Love ya, Karen -CFL
Carol I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family have my heart and sincere condolences.
The pictures were a beautiful tribute to a beautiful life! 🙏
Carol, I was so sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. Prayers for you and your family.
Carol, Jason & family,
We were saddened to hear of Robert’s passing and very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Larry & Pam Garrett
I knew Robert as a spiritual warrior for Jesus. He went with me into Satan’s lair one time just me and him facing demons that were attacking Gods servants. He was not a flashy man but a solid servant of his Lord Jesus. I look forward to spending eternity with my dear brother.