William (Bill) J. Stout

Bill Stout of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully at age 84 on April 18, 2018 surrounded by his children.

Bill was born in Woodbury, NJ, and raised in Gloucester City, NJ. He attended Ursinus College where he met and married Katherine (Kit) Stewart. After graduating, they made their home in Delaware where Bill received a Masters degree in Chemistry at the University of DE.

Bill and Kit had five children – Sandy Mcanally (Mac) of Perdido Beach, AL; Patty Silbermann (Bryan) of Greenville, DE; Kathy Johnston (Darren) of Newark, DE; Jay Stout (Lauri) of Middletown, DE; and Debby Nolan (Tim) of Middletown, DE. The family also includes 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. After 41 years of marriage, he was predeceased by Kit in 1995.

He is also survived by his sister Jackie Mason of Bellmawr, NJ and his longtime friend Carole Wilson of Mt Ephraim, NJ.

Bill’s career included 35 years with Sun Oil in chemical and sales management. He then turned to college fundraising and spent 5 years with Ketchum Consulting and 4 years with the U of DE.

Bill was always studying and he prized his Executive Management Certificate at Harvard University and his ongoing studies at the U of DE Lifelong Learning Institute. He loved sports and was Honorary Captain of Ursinus College baseball. He was a longtime season ticket holder of the Phillies as well as U of DE football. Bill played tennis regularly until illness intervened. He was very active in alumni activities of Gloucester High School, Ursinus and U of DE.

His favorite hobby was making elaborate stain glass artwork while enjoying cigars and Scotch. His creations adorn many homes of his family and friends.

The family wants to thank the wonderful staff of Delaware Hospice for their care and guidance.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to U of DE Lifelong Learning Institute or Delaware Hospice.

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Funeral Services

A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 27 at the Chandler Funeral Home, 7230 Lancaster Pike (Route 48), Hockessin, DE 19707 where friends and family may visit from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Condolences

Luann Mason writes,

I am so sorry for your loss! I know it is truly heartbreaking to lose a Family member, and I hope that when you reminisce through all your wonderful memories, it will bring a smile to your heart. May God Bless your Family with strength and comfort during this difficult time. Bob and LuAnn Mason

04/20/2018 01:58 pm

Bob Massaferi writes,

My sincerest condolences to the Stout family . Bill was a wonderful man, role model, and so full of energy. He coached baseball at McKean High School, and made everyone around him better. I enjoyed his quick wit and dry sense of humor. He will be missed.

04/22/2018 05:24 pm

Vicki and Dusty ByRoade writes,

We are so sorry we won’t be with you to celebrate your Dads life. I am so glad, for the time I got to spend with him last week, remembering the good times we all shared. He was a wonderful man who meant so much to our family. Our world might be a little less bright without his presence, but surely Heaven is a whole lot brighter💜. Vicki and Dusty

04/23/2018 08:11 pm

Tom Keeley writes,

I met Bill 6 or 7 years ago on the tennis courts at the Bayside Tennis Club in South Bethany where we play a vigorous senior citizen tennis game. Bill was always upbeat and competitive! The tennis give and take was as spirited as the verbal give and take and Bill participated well in both. He was always a gentleman and now I know he was also a scholar. I later found that I shared Bill's stained glass hobby and that we both frequented D & D Stained Glass for materials and guidance. I unfortunately missed the cigar and scotch activity. Bill will be remembered and missed by more than his family!

04/30/2018 10:24 pm

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