Fred Eugene Stinebaugh, Sr., age 87, a resident of Arcadia, Kansas, passed away early Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.
He was born April 2, 1935, in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Myrtle Stinebaugh. He first married Martha Porter on Jan. 23, 1955. Together they had five children. The family lived in Indiana for several years prior to moving to Fort Scott where Fred was employed as a truck driver. He worked several years for Mid-Western Distribution and CFI Trucking. He later did contract driving for the US Postal Service. While living in Indiana, Fred volunteered his time with the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed bowling and camping as well as watching Westerns and listening to country western gospel music.
Following Martha’s death in 2002, Fred married Maxine Winklepleck. They enjoyed 13 years of marriage until her death in 2017. On April 10, 2021, he was united in marriage to Maudie Sherman. He faithfully attended the Freedom Spirit Church and was active with the ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Motorcycle Riders. He also attended the Mulberry All Faith Church where he and his wife, Maudie, often shared their musical talents.
Survivors include his wife, Maudie, of the home; and his four children, Virginia Coulter of Mulberry, Kansas, Karen Loden (Bennie) of Fort Scott, Kansas, Sherman Stinebaugh (Karen) also of Fort Scott and Loren Stinebaugh of Junction City, Kansas. Also surviving are a brother, James Drake, of Lafayette, Indiana and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
There was cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas.
