He graduated from Snider High School in 1984 and receieved a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 2010.
Louie worked for Challenge Tool in New Haven; Fort Wayne Anodizing; Quality Tool Company Inc.; and most recently worked at B.F. Goodrich. He married Darla Stump, on December 31, 1999, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Louie had a love for cars and enjoyed drag racing and spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved Mopar. His pride and joy was his yellow Dodge Challenger.
He is survived by his loving wife, Darla; his daughter, Maranda (Kyle Nance) Stump; sister-in-law, Julie Stump; step-mom, Denise Stump; mother-in-law, Linda Stuerzenberger; father-in-law, Dan Stuerzenberger; several nieces and nephews; and a grand-dog, Jelly Bean.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Charles Stump.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Pine Valley, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, with a funeral service to follow at 5:00 pm.
Preferred memorials may be directed to Children’s Autism Center, 6131 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, childrensautismcenter.org/donate/.