Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Bernie Kenneth Stoulil Jr., 63, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died on December 28, 2025.
Early life
Stoulil was born on November 20, 1962, in Newton, Iowa. He was the son of Bernie and Patricia (Schrull) Stoulil.
He grew up in Newton. He graduated from Newton High School in 1981.
Work history
After graduation, he began working at Progress Industries. He later worked at a car wash in Des Moines.
He later worked for Casey’s gas station. He retired after several years of service.
Interests
Stoulil was a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He rarely missed a game.
He also enjoyed watching wrestling. He enjoyed time with family.
His grandchildren were a major source of pride. Family members said he loved being with them.
Survivors
Stoulil is survived by his wife, Renee.
- Daughters: Anya Beeler; Jessica (J.C.) De Haai.
- Sons: Andrew Stoulil; Michael (Candace) Reber.
- Grandchildren: Ashton, Ayden, Kurya, Jazzlynn, J.C. Jr., Meghan, Kenneth, Madysen, Liam, Brody, Kamdyn, Kayson, and Myles.
- Brother: Terry.
- Companion: Charlie.
- Also surviving: several nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.
Preceded in death
- Grandparents.
- Parents.
- Sisters: Deb and Peggy.
Service plans
No services are planned at this time.
Families sometimes share plans later. Any updates will be published when confirmed.
What happens next
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Some families share a public visitation. Some choose a private gathering.
Readers can check for updates through a funeral home notice. They can also watch for family announcements.
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We will update this report when more information is released.
Community resources
Information about Newton, Iowa, is available at newtongov.org.
Information about Des Moines is available at dsm.city.
Helpful links
For information about the Dallas Cowboys, visit dallascowboys.com.
For information about Casey’s, visit caseys.com.
Minnesota death record information is available at Minnesota Vital Records.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.