Wilbur A. Stockdale, Jr., 77, of Mishawaka, IN passed away on Feb. 9, 2023 at home.  He was born on June 21, 1945 in Shelbyville, IL to Wilbur and Kathryn (Connelly) Stockdale, Sr.  On Dec. 15, 1984, he married Carol Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; his daughter, Julie (Jason) Klase; His sons: Richard Stockdale, Wilbur "Tony" Stockdale, Brian (Jenn) Hershberger, Danny (Sarah) Hershberger and Stephen (Molly) Hershberger; 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; nephew, Bradley (Amanda) Mills; and a sister, Judy Kay Keeling.

Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Mr. Stockdale served his country in the U.S. Air Force during VietNam.  He was a member of the VFW Post #360, as well as the American Legion.  He formerly attended East United Methodist Church in Mishawaka.

He loved NASCAR and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan.  Wilbur loved the Chicago Bears.

But, above all, Wilbur loved his family more than anything in the world.  There wasn't anything he wouldn't do for his loved ones.  Wilbur's kind heart, big smile and love will truly be missed by many.

Friends may visit with the family from 12-1 PM Tuesday Feb. 14, 2023 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home 10776 McKinley Hwy. Osceola, IN 46561.

A Funeral Service in his honor will be at 1 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.