James Stanley Mittelstaedt

Unknown - Jul 7th, 2011

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Jul 7, 2011
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Biography: James Stanley Mittelstaedt, age 68, of Little Rock, died Thursday, July 7, 2011. James was born in Boise, Idaho. After attending public schools in Little Rock he graduated from Purdue University with a PhD in Biology. He was retired after 30 years of teaching science in the Little Rock Public School system. He was instrumental in developing competitive soccer in the Little Rock area. He is survived by his wife, Roberta A. Mittelstaedt of Little Rock; 2 sons, Stephen Mittelstaedt and wife, Margo of Greenville, South Carolina and Matthew Mittelstaedt and wife, Maeghan of Little Rock; one daughter, Anne Virden and husband, Christopher of Little Rock; 3 sisters, Carol Mittelstaedt of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Janet Hartman and husband Sid, of Orlando, Florida and Lynn Warren and husband, Van of Little Rock; 3 grandchildren, Max and Roxanne Mittelstaedt and Barrett Virden. There will be a memorial service Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark?s Episcopal Church officiated by Rev. Danny Schieffler. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Francis House, 2701 S. Elm St., Little Rock, AR 72204. Arrangements under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(60)

Bryan Lee Harris

#60

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Stephen, Matt, and Family:
I am very sorry for your loss.
your father was a great role model, coach and friend. Thank you for sharing him with us on weeknights and weekends during soccer season year after year.
I can say I had some of the the best times of my life playing soccer for him and watching My brother's team play for him.

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Christina and Steele Alexander

#59

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My prayers are with you.
Jim gave my son his first ball python after we met him throught he Herp Society. He was a wonderful man and he will be in our prayers.

Scott, Beth, and Russell Williams

#58

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Hello Matt and family,
We are so sorry about your dad. His presence at the soccer games always provided a certain additional energy! Please know we've been thinking about you, your family, and your loss. You were a tremendous influence in Russell's life, no doubt in large part shaped by your wonderful dad.

Janet Mittelstaedt

#57

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jim, you will be sorely missed. A great dad, fun brother,loving husband, and respected member of the community. You left a giant hole that needs filling!!! I almost imagine Jim is back to his fighting weight and gathering people to play soccer up in heaven--he calls debs to be the coach. Look out above, he always coaches winning teams.
Love you always, Janet

Cindy and Keanu

#56

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Matt,
I have no doubt in my mind that you are a reflection of your father and that is something to be proud of. Keanu and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and our prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,

Angela Corlett

#55

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family and to all of Jim's many friends. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike, Tammy & Cody Magrath

#54

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Matt: So sorry about your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

Sarah Williamson

#53

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Stephen, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your father! I have fond memories being a student in Dr. Mittelstaedt's class. He will be remembered as a very kind man - and patient, too! He had to have been to put up with likes of me and some of our other friends in his physics class! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Scott Harris

#52

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Coach Mittelstaedt was a patient and kind coach and teacher. We tested his limits many times and he was always the better man. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Virginia B. Taylor

#51

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bo,
My deepest condolences on losing your beloved husband. May God comfort you and your family during this time, and ust know that all of you are in my prayers.

Donna L. Taylor

#50

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Lynn,

My sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss...I know from personal experience how difficult losing one's brother can be. My thoughts are with you.

Regards,
Donna L. Taylor
Arkansas State Parks

Marilyn Brodie Archer

#49

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Carol, saddened to learn of the death of your brother. May memories of the past sustain you and the family in these difficult days. Marilou Brodie and Marilyn Brodie Archer, Hall High class of 1964

Colin Ford

#48

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Matt I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my families thoughts and prayers. Colin Ford

Sandra Brewer

#47

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

M,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a great man who will be missed. He touched the lives of many through the years. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Becky Skarda

#46

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I had the Privilege of having Dr. Mittelstaedt as my Professor at SEARK in Pine Bluff 14 years ago. I can honestly say I would never have made it through the 2 years getting my pre-reqs for RN school without his encouragement!! He was my Mentor and my Friend and I am truly going to miss him!!!! By seeing all of these posts I can see I not the only one whose life he touched. My sincere condolences to his family and may you feel God's comforting presence through the coming days!! He was a very special friend to me-- one I'll never forget.

carolyn burns AQG

#45

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

BO, so sorry to hear of your loss; hold fast to all your wonderful memories, Carolyn

#44

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Melissa Van Hook

#43

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Anne, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know I am thinking of you. Melissa

Hayden Stricker

#42

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Coach Matt

Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I hope to see you on the soccer field soon. #23

Gene Haynes

#41

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bo and extended family, I am deeply saddened by your loss and want you to know that you have been and are in my thoughts and prayers. Bo, our days in college together with you and Jim are deeply rooted in my memory and will not be forgotten. Thank you for your and Jim's friendship. Gene

Micah Tipton

#40

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Hey Matt. I am so sorry to hear that! I will be at church camp all next week and won't be able to go tot the memorial service.. I'm really sorry. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Marilyn Moix

#39

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our prayers and hearts are with you and your family Coach Matt. If there is anything you need please do not hesistate to call.

Marilyn & Will Moix

Brad Smith

#38

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Matt,

While I did not have the pleasure of knowing your Dad his fruit is very evident in you. My prayers, thoughts and sympathy is with you. I can not help but think the first gift he received from our heavenly Father was a soccer ball and said ?teach us?. His light of humility, gentleness, wisdom and high expectation for constant improvement is glowing through the prism of you. May you find peace in knowing he was a great man in all respects.

Dana Meyer

#37

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Matt, we are so sorry about the loss of your dad. Sydney, Tanner and I will be thinking of you and your family.

Wendy Chambers

#36

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Matt,

Our family is so sorry, and deeply sadden to hear of the loss of your father. We are aware
of how difficult this must be on you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
during this trying time,and may God bring you peace.

Jim,Wendy&Julie Chambers

Rita Gipson

#35

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Matt,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God continue to bless and comfort you in the days and weeks ahead. From all your friends at Hendrix College

Kim Suggs

#34

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I did not know Jim but I am a co-worker with his sister, Lynn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.I know this is a very sad time for you so just know I'm here for you anytime you need me.

Jason Gill

#33

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I have fond memories of Dr. Mittelstaedt and his family from my high school days. He was a kind and gentle man. I know that he will be greatly missed by all of his friends, family and students. Stephen, I am thinking of you.

Aaron, Nikki, Kady & Hayes Johnson

#32

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Matt, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughs and prayers. May God be with you during this time and the days ahead.

Mary Atkins Mulhollan

#31

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Stephen,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We just lost our father two months ago and I am aware of how difficult this time can be. My thoughts are with you and all of your family.

Osa' Amienyi,

#30

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Matt,

My family and I are deeply saddened by your loss. May the soul of the departed rest in eternal piece. And may God's blessings be upon you and your family and give you the strength to bear this heavy loss. Our prayers are with you.

Pam Rossi

#29

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Love and prayers are being sent your way! I remember fondly Mr. Mittelstaedt and I's "snake" discussions. I always enjoyed seeing his smiling face at the end of Anne and I's race or mini-triathlon adventures. Hugs! Pam

Leigh Ann Domon-Musselwhite

#28

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

He was one of the best teachers I ever had the pleasure to also call my friend... His sense of humor will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Speed

Jennelle (Durnett) Richardson

#27

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We were all growing up at St. Mark's about the same time and Jim started teaching at Hall my senior year. His students seemed to enjoy his class and they and Jim smiled and laughed a lot. He seemed to bring a brightness with him wherever he went. My condolences to you all.

Francisco Zavala

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I'm sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Brian, Karen, and Rachael Caldwell

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Matt, We are saddened to hear about the loss of your dad. Brian met him a couple of times and was very impressed with his volunteer attidtude. He taught you well and you have also done great work with soccer. We will be praying for you and your family.

Jeff Edgar

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Matt,

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. On behalf of Jonesboro Rush Nike 99B, our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.

Charles Zook

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dr. Mittelstaedt was a kind and likable man with a good family that was always fun to be around. I am sorry for your loss and sorry I can't be there tomorrow.

John Bornhofen

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

As one of the many to whom Coach Mittelstaedt devoted so much selfless time and energy, I just want to say thank you. I remember him as a rock of a man: remarkably patient, kind, generous, good-humored, and persistent in getting us to do the right thing on and off the field. I'm lucky to have his influence in my life.

Nola J. Ballinger

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

You have my sincerest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father, friend. The road ahead may be hard, but the bumps become smaller as time passes.

Kim Lotz

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bo,

I am thinking of you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim Lotz

Travis Rogers

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Such a loss. I was on Coach Mittelstaedts soccer teams from age 7 to 18 and i learned about alot more than soccer from him. Looking back now it seems he was selfless with us kids. He would pile the lot of us into the van and drive us all over the region for tournaments. All of the personnel time he gave for us is not forgotten as i think about those great times often. I will forever remember him in a Red Tornado shirt. My thoughts and prayers to Mrs. M., Stephen, Matthew and Anne.

Janice Rogers Wilkerson

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Jim was always such a terrific person, and you could tell his love for soccer, while coaching my boys. I know his presence will be deeply be felt. You will be in my prayers and thoughts at this time of your loss.

Lois Hall

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry for your loss. The memories of your lives together will always be with you. Hold on to the good ones. May family and friends bring you comfort at this difficult time.

Lois Hall (AQG)

Sharon Shelton

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bo, words are inadequate to express how terribly sorry I am to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn Phifer

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My heart goes out to you, Bo, and all the rest of the family in Jim's passing. It is a heart-rending loss but you'll always have your wonderful memories. Please know that I care - very much.

Lara Heister

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry to hear about Jim's passing - he was by far my favorite soccer coach from a time when it wasnt the norm for little girls to play soccer. A true class act as a mentor and man.

Laura Whitmore

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Fred and I offer our sympathy to the Mittlestaedt family. Jim was such a guiding light for the development of soccer in Little Rock and devoted such quality time to coaching and referee duties. He actually officiated the very first game that our son Jonathan played! We know he would have been so proud of Matthew's accomplishments with the U-17 soccer team.

Sabrina Blankenship

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Matt, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Grant, Neysa, Blake, Alex and Alison

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Roberta and extended family, you have our deepest condolences. Thanks for letting us know.

Grant, Neysa and kids

Joyce Mittelstaedt Barton

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Bo, Carol, Janet, Lynn and family, I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish we could have had more times together, but those early times years ago were very special and bring fond memories. My love to you all.

Lesa Lackey Doan

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Lynn and family,
I was so sorry to see in the paper that your brother has passed away. Please know that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Lesa

Jan Snow Arnold

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bo, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

Sandy Snow

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was so sorry to read about Jim tonight. You and your family are certainly in my thoughts and prayers. We did have some good times.

Sandy Snow

Tracy Garstka

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I did not personally know Jim but am dear friends with his sister, Lynn. My prayers go out to Lynn and the entire family during this time of sorrow and loss. May God bless you all.

Draxie Rogers

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

This loss saddens my heart. I never saw the two of you when you weren't smiling and adding to a good situation. I know Kalen will be upset when she reads this. My special thoughts go to you, Stephen and Anne, and your entire wonderful family. Jim left a memorable legacy in the character of the children you both raised. You are in my prayers. Draxie

Margaret Cohen Newberry

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My brother, Eddie, considered Jim a good friend and a person of character way back in Hall High and afterwards. It was also, my pleasure to know him and to see him occasionally. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Margaret

Jean, Dave, Ellen and Louis Goldberg

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear family, we were so sorry to read about Jim's
untimely death. We remember our soccer days with
fondness. Love and sympathy to all of you.

Barbara Cohen Althoff

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. I have remembered that wonderful smile all these years. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Barbara

Leah Sample

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Love,
Leah

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