Paul Edward Stacer

June 12, 1966 - September 7, 2016

Paul Edward Stacer, age 50 of Ruth, MI, passed away Wednesday September 7, 2016, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, MI, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Paul was born on June 12, 1966, in Harbor Beach, MI, to Calvin and Judy (Wipping) Stacer. He graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1984. He and Keri Essenmacher were united in marriage on August 1, 1987, at Our Lady of Lake Huron in Harbor Beach. A fifth-generation farmer, Paul farmed the Wipping family farm started by his great-great-grandparents Johan and Henrietta Wuepping, and he worked as a carpenter for Booms Builders for 14 years. Paul enjoyed time spent with Keri, his family and friends, working with their horses, horse racing, especially the Kentucky Derby, listening to 80's hair band music, and helping others. Paul will be remembered for his big smile, his sense of humor and his willingness to put others first. Paul is survived by his wife, Keri, of Ruth, his parents, Calvin and Judy Stacer of Harbor Beach, his sister, Michelle and wife Cate of St. Petersburg, FL, his brothers Tom and wife Michele of Ruth, Scott and wife Renee of Ruth, brother-in-law Dean Essenmacher and wife Vicki of Oxford, MI, sister-in-laws Dana Faust and husband David of Fort Worth, TX, Kim McCarthy and husband Patrick of Dewitt, MI, parents-in-law Paul and Carol Essenmacher of Lakeland, FL, niece Lauren Stacer, and nephews Braxton and Brayden Faust and Tyler and Mitchell Essenmacher. Paul also enjoyed time spent and memories made with members of his Beer Club, including wife Keri, Doug and Debbie Roggenbuck, Steve and Mary Booms, Ken and Tracy Hessling, Tony and Lori Roggenbuck, and David and Janis Stein. Among Paul's beloved treasures were their dog Prudence and horses Lydia, Lenny, Roman, Louie, and Doug. Paul also enjoyed riding one of the horses to the annual Mama Ruth Picnic, where he loved to visit with all who stopped by the petting zoo. Paul was preceded in death by grandparents Robert and Mary Wipping, Simon and Louise Stacer, Edward and Lillian Essenmacher, and Domazy and Mae Wrubel. Paul's commitment to help others and his spirit of life will live on through organ donation through Gift of Life. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. A service will be held at St. Anthony’s Church on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 11 am, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Friends may gather from 9:30 am until time of services at 11 am at the church. A gathering for the celebration of Paul's life will be held immediately after the service in Paul's horse pasture at the Stacer residence, where family, friends, neighbors, and all who Paul touched are welcome. Memorials may be made to the family discretionary fund. Paul's family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the first responders, Chief Anthony Wood and the outpouring of community support. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com