William Edward Stalker, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born on Sunday, October 4, 1942 in Bolivar, MO to Madge Naomi Witt and William Lee Edward Stalker.

Bill loved fishing, hunting and working as a Respiratory therapist.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters.

Bill is survived by his wife Belle, four children, two sisters, one brother, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.

A visitation will be held from 1-2 PM on Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, MO 65804 with funeral services to follow at 2 PM. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com