Joel Edward Stufflebeam, 67 passed away unexpectedly following a short illness on February 27, 2021 leaving his family and friends devastated. Joel was born in Wenatchee on August 31,1953 to Joel and Shirley Stufflebeam. He grew up in Wenatchee and graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1971. Following graduation Joel worked at several different businesses in the Wenatchee area, including Wells and Wade, Muffet and Sons, EZ’s Drive In as a Manager, and at KPQ Radio. He also managed a radio station in Quincy for a time. Joel moved to Seattle in 2000 and went to work for the Seattle Times as an Account Executive where he leaves lifelong friends. In 2010 Joel began his career with Cox Automotive as a Senior Account Executive. He was still working for them at the time of his death. He leaves behind many friends from there as well. On November 18, 2000 Joel married the love of his life, Sandra Witham-Stufflebeam. They enjoyed many vacations to Mexico. Joel was an avid golfer and loved playing with friends and family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and watching the Seahawks, Mariners and the Gonzaga Bulldogs. In June of 2020 Joel and Sandra moved back to Wenatchee to be near family. Joel is survived by his wife Sandra, his son Andrew, his Mother, Shirley Stufflebeam and his 4 sisters and 2 brothers: Debi Cawdery (Pete), Dave Stufflebeam (Diane), Mike Stufflebeam (Sharon), Rhonda Webster, Peggy Stufflebeam and Patti Matthews (Steve George) and numerous nieces and nephews. Joel also is survived by his step-daughter JC Derrick and step-son Shawn Derrick. Joel was preceded in death by his father Joel Stufflebeam Sr.; and two nephews and a niece. A celebration of Joel’s life is scheduled for Saturday, March 20, 2021; 11:00 am at Eastmont Baptist Church, 400 S. Kentucky ave., East Wenatchee. Arrangements are by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.