Jeri Eugene Stumpf, 79, entered into rest on November 25, 2023, at his home in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. Jeri was born in Dover PA, the son of the late Jesse Eugene Stumpf and late Dorothy (Kunkel) Stumpf.
He was the beloved and cherished husband of Deborah (Rivers Chapman) Stumpf sharing 29 years of marriage.
He is survived by one brother, Jeffery Stumpf (Vickie) of York. He is also survived by six children, son Tanni E. Stumpf, daughter Tori L. Plyler, sons Nicholas J. Chapman, Christopher G. Chapman, (Jessica) Michael D. Chapman (Holly) and Douglas A. Chapman (Maria). He was predeceased by a son Trondell Allen. He leaves behind sisters-in-law Cynthia Lawless (Barry), Carolyn Alling (Charles) and Michelle Sullivan (Patrick). He was adorned with nine grandchildren who all lit his generous smile as they neared, Brianna, Amanda, Aubrey, Jazmyne, Jayden, Adam, Reilly, Carter, and Mila. He was also fortunate to have two great-grandchildren Paislee and Everett. He leaves behind many cousins including and especially Larry Kunkel and Elaine Thacker to whom he was very close. He had an enormous number of nieces and nephews.
Jeri attended York Central High School in York, meeting Ralph Eichelberger, Lynn King, Les Spang, and Jerry Lehman, all of whom remained close friends for life, often called the “Band of Brothers”. He graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, with a B.A. degree in Political Science. He also attended George Mason University of Law, in Arlington Virginia.
After graduating Dickinson College and following an internship with York County Planning Commission and later with Clifton E. Rogers Associates in Harrisburg, he went on in 1967 to become Director of City Planning in York. In 1973 he also became Director of York City Redevelopment Authority, becoming the youngest Planning Director in PA. Jeri became the first Executive Director of the PA House Local Government and Urban Affairs Committees following the recommendation by the Pennsylvania Economy League and held that position for 29 years. After retiring from the Commonwealth, he began Jeri E. Stumpf and Associates, a consulting firm concentrating on community development and government affairs. He was known for the PA Statewide Blight Task Force, Neighborhood Blight Reclamation & Revitalization Act, and recognized by the American Planning Association. His vast experience included working also for the Governor’s Office of Housing & Community Revitalization, developing a new statewide strategy for same.
Jeri was well known for his wonderful sense of humor, and his children named his jokes “Jeri Jokes”. He was kind, considerate, and helped anyone who needed a hand. He will be so missed by everyone who knew him.
"EXCITING NEW WAY" TO REVITALIZE CITIES: SENATE BILL 900 - ACT 90
Jeri E. Stumpf, President of JERI E. STUMPF & ASSOCIATES, INC., a community development & governmental affairs consulting firm in Pennsylvania, announced the recent enactment into law of legislation his firm drafted for Pennsylvania's Statewide Blight Task Force. Called the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation & Revitalization Act, it provides a new way to revitalize cities and urban areas including those in rural parts of Pennsylvania, while serving as a national model.
Jeri's exciting work in the redevelopment of blighted and underutilized property, was recognized and used by the American Planning Association in Chicago recently, in the development of their new national redevelopment policy!
Jeri's vast experience over 35 years, including work for the Pennsylvania Legislature and Governor's Office of Housing & Community Revitalization in Pennsylvania where he helped develop a new statewide strategy for housing & community revitalization, has led to his recent exciting new work in Philadelphia!
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