Stelzer, James G., 80, of Springfield, passed away October 15, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Mansfield on May 19, 1933, son of the late Earl and Viva (McKinley) Stelzer. He graduated from Springfield High in 1953 and was a member at Grace Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Michael (Mary Beth) Stelzer, Samantha (Ron) Moehn and James Todd (Barbara) Stelzer; grandchildren, Veronica, Thomas, Daniel Moehn, Stephen, Brittany, Jason and Rachel Stelzer; great grandchild, Ethan Birkenbuel; siblings, Ronald (Pam) Stelzer and Fran Schwartz. He was preceded in death by son, David and brother, Earl Jr.. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11 to 12 p.m. in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. following the visitation with Pastor Beverly DeBord officiating. Burial will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery.