Mr Vigil Edward Stiffler 69 of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday March 31, 2011 at his home. Mr Stiffler was born on April 12, 1941 in Springfield Mo. a son of Thomas and Berniece Kirk Stiffler, both deceased. He was married on June 11, 1965 in Pleasant Mo. to Frances Witt, who preceded him in death on Septeber 21, 1998. On February 9, 2002 in Jefferson City he married Alvia Apperson George. Ed graduated from Pleasant Hill High School, Pleasant Hill o. and from the University of Missouri-Rolla with a degree in civil engineering. A resident of the central Missouri area since 1970. Ed was employed as a civil engineer with the Federal Highway Administration for 37 years RETIRING IN 2004. He was a charter member of Southridge Baptist Church where he served as deacon and chairan of the building committee. He was also a member of the Federal Employees Retireent Organization.

Ed was nown for his great sense of humor and being a compassionate persn in every aspect of his life, church, family and work. He is also very artistic and excelled in ceramics. He loved to travel and spend time with his family. Most of all he was known for his faith in Jesus Christ.

Survivors include his wife Alvia Stiffler, two sons, Jeff Stiffler of Jefferson City, and Ryan Stiffler and wife Mechelle of Russellville Mo. two daughters, Angela Stiffler of Independence Mo. and Laurel Stiffler of Shawnee , kan. one brother, Darrell Stiffler of Plano Texas, one sister, Sharon Deonier of Liberty Mo. and eight grandchildren, Bailey, Malik, Klara, Xavier, Aubrianna, Cael and Destiny.

Visitation will be held fro 4-7p.m. Tuesday April 5, 2011 at Freeman Mortuary. A funeral service will be conducted at 10a.m. Wednesday April 6, 2011 at Southridge Baptist Church with Rev. Ryan Stiffler and the Rev. Ron Zamkus officiating. Graveside services and interment will conducted at 3.30 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hil Cemetery in Pleasant Hill Mo.

In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions are suggested to the Souridge Baptist Building Fund.