Jack Stodola, 76, died June 22, 2024.

A classic car enthusiast, Jack loved all things associated with cars including “Back to the ‘50s weekend,” the Daytona 500 and all things NASCAR-related. He loved to talk with anyone and everyone about cars.

Jack was a member of the Plumbers Union of St. Paul. He wore many hats in the business world: owner of AE Nelson Plumbing & Heating, Budget Foreign Auto Parts, Gold Star Auto Body and All Star Plumbing, the latter in St. Anthony Park. You always knew where Jack was because he drove his beloved plumbing truck everywhere he went: get-togethers with friends or family, church, his granddaughter’s school or sporting events. If the truck was in any parking lot you knew Jack was nearby.

Jack was born and raised in St. Paul and was a Monroe High School graduate. He was a U.S. Army veteran, who was stationed in Alaska.

Preceded in death by his parents John and Edna Stodola and brother-in-law Ken Tonn.; Jack is survived by children, Julie (Paul) Thomas and John (Krista Aguero) Stodola; sister, Judy Tonn and two granddaughters. Memorials preferred to either of Jack’s two favorite charities: www.stpaulk9.org and www.soldiers6.com.