John E. Stump

June 3, 1934 - July 23, 2022

John Stump, 88, of West Lafayette, Indiana passed away on July 23rd, 2022, at Westminster Village. Burial will be at Memory Gardens in West Lafayette, IN. John was born in Galion, Ohio to Mabel and Clarence Stump on June 3, 1934. He graduated from Galion High School in 1952. In 1958, John was valedictorian of his class in The School of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

John married his high school sweetheart, Patricia (Pat) Auer on August 7, 1955. They spent the first few years of married life in Bucyrus, Ohio where John practiced veterinary medicine. In 1961, John and Pat moved to West Lafayette where he joined the faculty of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University. He earned his Ph.D. in 1966. He received the Purdue “Book of Great Teachers” Award in 1999. John still holds the title of Professor Emeritus. John enjoyed working in his garage, tending to his yard, watching sports, and spending time with his family. John and Pat spent their last years at Westminster Village in West Lafayette. John is preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Clarence Stump, and his wife, Pat Stump. He is survived by his daughter Karen (Stump) Redman of Fort Wayne, son James Edward Stump of Crestview Hills, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Bryan Redman, Amy Lathers, Cami Wulfeck, and Chase Stump, as well as eleven great-grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church or Westminster Village. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff and nurses at Westminster Village, as well as St. Elizabeth Hospice

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John had an encyclopedic knowledge of anatomy and was a innovative teacher

Family of Dr. John Stump: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Many fond memories of John in high school, he was a nice classmate and always enjoyed talking with him. We were elected to National Honor Society the same day. Blessings to you all. Marilyn E Ritzhaupt Andrade, Classmate of ‘52.

I knew John when he volunteered at the West Lafayette Library. Our first meeting was years ago at the old buiding . He had the job of going through all the donated magazines that were housed in a small closet. He always had a smile. When the new library opened. He had the new job of keeping the newspapers in order. He would always stop at the referece desk. Still smiling we talked about hearing aids. We both went to the same audiologist. He will be missed by many.

John's family: My prayers and condolences for the repose of the soul of John. He is probably the last of the residents that use to grace my Dad's dinner table in the HC Cafe. I enjoyed our friendship, many talks about teaching at Purdue, sports, and life at Westminster Village HC. I still recall with a smile your saying about teaching "we were the Indians and never the Chiefs". I am glad you were not run over by the pandemic! Rest In Peace John...

Karen and Jim I have so many good memories of your parents! All of the times our parents got together and had so much fun. Such great friends that my parents valued. My deepest condolences. Peace, Robin Fletcher Winter

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