Ruben Henry Stettnisch

Ruben Henry Stettnisch, 83, of Fruitland Park, Fla., the loving husband and best friend to Pamela Collins Stettnisch for 32 years, peacefully passed away at The Villages Hospice House, The Villages, Fla., on June 16, 2017. Ruben, a veteran, served in the Air Force, AFC. Ruben was born in Enid, Okla., on July 24, 1933, to Lawrence and Edna Stettnisch. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother James Stettnisch of Pineville, Mo. Ruben is survived by his wife, Pamela Stettnisch, his son, Dennis Stettnisch and wife Oleta of Rogers, Ark., and daughters Donna Stettnisch of Bentonville, Ark., and Deborah Sanders of Pineville, Mo. Pamela's two daughters, Geri and husband Army LTC (RET) Danny E. Lee of North Little Rock, Ark., Heather Bennett and husband, Adam Bennett of Bella Vista, Ark. 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, three nieces and four nephews, brother Lavern Stettnisch and wife Charlotte of Enid, Okla. Friend and first wife Betty Hall of Pineville, Mo. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held on July 21st at 2 p.m. New Life Christian Church, 103 Riordan Road, Bell Vista, Ark., where they were married. Joe Williams will officiate. A reception will follow at the church. All are welcome to attend. The family would like to thank The Cornerstone Hospice House for their kindness. Donations in lieu of Flowers and/or cards, may be sent In Memory of Ruben Stettnisch to the Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, Fla. 32778 or (352) 742-6819.