William D Stimack

Dr. William D. Stimack, age 74 of Valparaiso, formerly of Gary, passed away on November 30, 2015 at Porter Regional Hospital after a long illness. Bill came into this world with a bang as the first child born on January 1, 1941 in Palmer, Pennsylvania to Vi Fisher Stimack and Peter Stimack who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Lew Wallace HS and proudly served 4 years with the US Marine Corps, second Battalion, Platoon 275 as a Cryptographer. Bill spent many years as a salesman in various jobs across the country. He worked as an Electrician along with his father, Peter, in their family-owned business, Stimack Electric in Gary IN. Dr Stimack started his career in Naturopathic Medicine later in life after being inspired by an insurance study evaluating the value of Alternative Medicine. Dr. Stimack was an N.D., N.M.D., a Certified Chinese Herbologist, and graduate of the Tsu-Tsar Chi Method of Chinese Medicine. Dr. Stimack completed his clinical studies through a residential program in Manzanillo, Mexico. He was a member of the American Naturopathic Medical Association, American Association of Drugless Practitioners and The International Oxidative Medical Association. Bill was a member of the American Legion Charles Pratt Post 94, Valparaiso and he was a 32nd Degree Mason. Dr Stimack co-authored the successful book, Tell Me How Long You Want to Live and I’ll Tell You What to Eat to Get There with Barbara Rolek. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Valparaiso. Dr. Stimack is survived by his wife of 50 years (51 if you count their year of premarital bliss), Jean (Vuko) Stimack; daughter-Jeannie (Vincent) Nowarita of Valparaiso; sons-John (LongMei) House of Ames, IA and Michael House of Phoenix, AZ; 4 grandchildren-Michael, William, Lily and Andrew Nowarita; sister-Kathleen Robinson of Charlotte, NC; niece-Janet Fernandez-Dalelio, Charlotte, NC; many nieces, nephews, friends, and patients who will miss him. Bill always said his greatest accomplishment in life was his family, especially his grandchildren whom he adored. Friends may visit with Bill’s family on Saturday, December 19, 2015 from 10 am-12 pm at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN Memorial service will follow at 12 pm. www.burnsfuneral.com

William D Stimack

January 1, 1941 - November 30, 2015