Stempel, Elaine Joan passed away at age 94 on November 17, 2022 in Hopkins, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Woods Stempel. Elaine is survived by sons Jeffrey of Henderson, Nevada, and Richard of Shoreview, Minnesota and grandchildren Lisel Mason, Ryan McGinley-Stempel, Kellin Clarksean, Shanen Collins, Lauren Stempel, Reed McGinley-Stempel, and Jens Stempel as well as great-grandchildren Ruby Clarksean, Oona Clarksean, Roman Mason, and Parker Collins. In lieu of an immediate memorial service, Elaine was laid to rest next to Bill at Lakewood Cemetery -united in death as they were in their more than 60-year marriage. Elaine, the daughter of Ernest and Vera Hagquist of Hector, Minnesota, was the last and youngest of three vibrant sisters: Jeanne (who passed at age 97) and Irene (who passed at age 94). The extended Stempel family plans to have a celebration of their lives as commemoration of Elaine's passing. No gifts or donations are suggested. Although Elaine is gone, her wit, grit, intelligence and good humor will remain with us forever. We will remember her always.