Stanley E. Schapker

Stanley E. Schapker, 68, of Evansville, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 31, 2022, the anniversary date of his God mother and grandmother, Olivia Schapker’s death. Stan was born July 7, 1954 in Evansville to the late Elmer and Charlotte (Niemeier) Schapker. He was a laborer and a member of Laborer’s Local #561. Stan cherished his family and time spent with them. He never missed a family gathering and always remembered the birthdays of his siblings. He enjoyed hunting, watching NASCAR and most sports on television, spending time on the Evansville riverfront, working on and fixing things and helping others. Stan, like his mother, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and was named after the great, Stan “The Man” Musial. Surviving Stan are his wife of 42 years, Judy (Martin) Schapker; sisters, Jane Mossberger, Julie (Terry) Fehrenbacher and Ann (Steve) Southwell; brothers, Alan (Sheila) Schapker, Kurt (Cheryl) Schapker and Roger (Ann) Schapker; sister-in-law, Wendy Schapker; nieces, Staci (Chad) Burleigh, Brooke (Ben) McCord, Lesley (Matt) Beach and Taylor Schapker; nephews, Brandon (Kerri) Fehrenbacher, Paul (Beth) Fehrenbacher, Jason (Heath Barron) Southwell, Austin (Haley) Schapker, Nolan (Jill) Schapker and Daltyn Schapker; as well as several great nieces and great nephews, cousins and longtime friends. Also surviving Stan are his wife’s family, Pamie, Stanley, Cindy, Lindsay, Darrell, Johnny and Danny, Corinne and Andy. In addition to his parents, Stan was preceded in death by his brother, Doug Schapker; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Vernon and Jessie Martin and sister-in-law, Clare Martin. Funeral services for Stan will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, January 6, 2023 at St. Joseph Church in Vanderburgh County, Rev. Eugene Schroeder officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 11:00 AM until service time on Friday at St. Joseph Church, 6202 W. St. Joseph Road. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vanderburgh County, St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Stanley E. Schapker

July 7, 1954 - December 31, 2022