Ian (Christian) Stoeckert's Obituary
Christian (Ian) Stoeckert, (Known as “Ian” to all friends and family) age 43, unexpectedly passed
away on May 11, 2023.
Ian was born on May 19, 1979 in Fairfax County, VA to Gerard Stoeckert and Debra Irish. Ian
graduated from Oshkosh North High School, Class of 1997 and spent most of his adult life as an
entrepreneur. As a child Ian enjoyed spending summers in Virginia at his grandparent’s home
and vacationing with them at North Myrtle Beach, SC. Ian had a competitive spirit. He was an
avid swimmer/diver for most of his childhood and throughout high school even making several
appearances at state. Ian’s greatest passion was music, especially playing guitar and sharing his
vast knowledge of the instrument.
Ian had an adventurous spirit that included taking risks. He loved traveling, bungee jumping, and
even an occasional sky dive. Not all roads that Ian traveled took him where he expected or
intended but Ian and Lee introduced Nykael Stoeckert to the world in 2015 and in 2018 he
married Lee Vang in a traditional Hmong ceremony. Nykael was Ian’s life and light. Along with
Lee’s two children, Nykael gave Ian new prospective on life. He was a proud doting and devoted
father that loved to take Nykael to her Gymnastic meets where (with his encouragement) she
excelled. Ian was a loyal and loving man. He had a big heart and had great love for his family.
He was always willing to give his time for those who needed it. He is loved and will be greatly
missed.
Ian is survived by: Lee Vang, Daughter: Nykael, Step Daughter: Dynastee Vang, Step Son:
Loyalty Vang, Mother: Debra Irish, Father: Gerard Linda) Stoeckert, Aunt: Amy (Stoeckert) Valentini,
Aunt: Maureen Stoeckert, Sister: Melissa (Tanner) Ochowicz, Sister: Jennifer Stoeckert, Brother:
Dylan (Amber) Stoeckert, Half Siblings: Jasmine Sultze, David Sultze, and Autumn Sultze, Step
siblings: Derek Parfit and Adam Leifermann, And many more aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and
nephews which he greatly loved and adored.
Ian was preceded in death by his grandparents: George and Shirly Stoeckert, and Edgar & Majel
Irish, Brother: Nathaniel Stoeckert, and Best Friend: Steven Johnson Jr. and Destinee Medina.
A time of sharing and support will be held on Sunday May 21, at Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home (865 S Westhaven) from 1:00-4:00 PM.
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