John Stoskopf

Fred Stoskopf of Mandan, North Dakota passed away on September 23, 2025. Fred was born on June 22, 1939 in Great Bend, Kansas to John (Fritz) and Keeta Elisabeth Stoskopf.

Fred was a devoted, supportive husband to Sherry Stoskopf, a loving father, respected educator, admirer of animals and a great friend to all.

Fred graduated from Kemper Military School in Booneville Missouri, went to Hays State, Kansas and received his Bachelor of Science in Education at Mayville State College, Mayville North Dakota. Fred was a high school science teacher before becoming a Superintendent at Tolley, ND and Leeds, ND.

He volunteered as a coach with the Mandan Amateur Athletic Union Track and Field Club before becoming a member of the North Dakota AAU Track and Field board, and volunteered as a Cross Country and Track Coach with the Mandan Jr High School.

Fred enjoyed visiting his daughter in San Antonio, Texas and “get togethers” with close friends. He also enjoyed his travels to Amsterdam and Kenya for visits with his grandson, and Colorado to see his son, granddaughter and celebrate his 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Sherry Stoskopf and his cherished friend of sixteen years Goldie, he is survived by his daughter Patrina Marie Stoskopf, son John Frederick Stoskopf V, grandsons Jacob Frederick Stoskopf (Severson) and Ryan Patrick Stoskopf (Vashchenko), granddaughter Haven Keeta Grace Stoskopf, sisters Linda Dian Stoskopf and Martha Gail Good, dog Goldie II and grand-dogs Pearl, Taz and Hara Stoskopf.

Under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home at 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, Kansas the Committal Service was held at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery on Oct 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

You may donate to the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Research at the Mayo Clinic Department of Development 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, Phone Number 1-800-297-1185 In Memory of Fred (John F.) Stoskopf https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donateMC?_ga=2.32412606.1612239315.1530768477-1119007183.1530768477.