Uvalde "Rocky" Stoermer

September 3, 1923 ~ June 13, 2020
Rocky Stoermer, 96, was born on September 3, 1923 in Smithville, TX and passed away June 13, 2020 in Lone Star, TX. He was in the class of 1945 at Texas A&M University. His eventual graduation was delayed by World War II, during which, he served honorably in the Army, Army Air Corps and U.S. Air Force. He married Helen Devereux on June 28, 1947. They were happily married for 58 years.
Rocky was proceeded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; son, Scoggie; daughter, Dolly Trimmell; and grandson, Greg. He is survived by sons, Karl and Jerry; daughters, Janine & husband John Burrows, Mary & husband J.D. Davis, Yvette & husband Bill Jirka, Helen & husband Richard Jirka, Josie & husband Lou Kachnik; 19 grand-children; 20 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.
He was an engineer at Lone Star Steel from 1952 until his retirement in 1985.
He served his community in numerous ways; beginning with President, Lone Star Elementary Parent Teacher Association; member of the Board of Directors, and trainer for the Boy Scouts of America; President, Band Boosters Club; President, Lone Star Chamber of Commerce; Director, North East Texas Municipal Water District, over 47 years; and ending with being a founding member, with over 30 years of service to, the Christian Service Center, including Board of Directors. He donated 100 gallons of blood over his lifetime. He served in the Lone Star Fire Department and provided fire and emergency medical services for 22 years. The Fire Department named an engine, “Rocky” in recognition of his service.
Visitation with the family will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. June 20, 2020 at Reeder Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. A Celebration of Rocky’s Life will be held outdoors at 104 Devereux Drive, Lone Star at 6:30 p.m. June 21, 2020. Bring your own lawn chair. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Daingerfield under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.
Due to the CDC Guidelines please do not send food to the family. In lieu of flowers, Rocky and his family recommend donations to the Christian Service Center in Daingerfield or the Lone Star Volunteer Fire Department.
We really enjoyed Rocky and Helen for many years in our square dance club out of Daingerfield. Great couple. Prayers for the family.
I met Rocky in 1960 and worked in the same building with him for several years. Then I served alongside him and Helen in many city and school activities over the years. Our town and county were so fortunate to have people who contributed so much to make this a good place to live. Hilton and I treasure that friendship. We pray for peace and comfort for the family at this time.
Sorry to hear about Mr. Stoermer. Your family is in our prayers.
I worked for Rocky at Lone Star Steel in the summer of 1978 as a co-op student from Texas A&M. He shared his love for mechanical engineering in a huge industrial facility and was patient with my numerous questions and mistakes. He welcomed me into his home and church. It was one of the best summers of my life. What a surprise to meet him again more than 30 years later when his grandson, Daniel Trimmell, married the daughter of a best friend from the Air Force & NASA!
Thank you, Rocky!
Prayers for the entire Stoermer Clan.
I first met Rocky in the early 1980's. He was friends with my mother who was the Manager of the Lone Star Steel Credit Union. Rocky immediately impressed me with his knowledge on so many different topics. He had knowledge and opinions on everything from engineering to economics, capitalism to unions, rental real estate to stocks and bonds. It's not every day that you run into someone that can discuss almost any topic in a very intelligent way. I was fortunate to work with him on his investment portfolio for over 35 years. In all of that time, he always had a smile on his face, an optimistic outlook on life, and an occasional good story. He will be greatly missed by so many. I feel blessed to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.
I had the very great honor and pleasure of meeting Rocky over 30 years ago. He would light up the office every time he came in to see me. He always found a reason to need a pen and it didn’t take me long to learn to put away my ‘favorite’ lest it wind up walking out the door in Rocky’s overall pocket. I shall deeply miss this precious man and his fascinating, lifelong stories. I’m pretty sure he’s wearing his Christmas overalls as he is looking down on each of us. Rest well my friend! Love and Prayers to the family.
Arlee Small