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George Elmer Stahl, 04 Jul 1923 - 10 Aug 2016

STAHL, RICHARDS, COSTELLO, WHITE, WETJEN, GRAUER, BEEMER, SIMS, MARTINSON, BURGY

Posted By: Sandy Ficken (email)
Date: 10/11/2016 at 20:19:53

Celebration of life memorial service for George E. Stahl, 93, Williamsburg, was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at St. Mary’s Hall, Williamsburg. He died suddenly on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, in Williamsburg.

Timothy Jones officiated at the service. Burial was in Pilot Grove Cemetery, with military rites.

A general memorial fund has been established.

Powell Funeral Home, Williamsburg, was in charge of arrangements. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

George Elmer Stahl was born July 4, 1923, in rural Williamsburg, the son of Elmer George and Eleanor June (Richards) Stahl. He attended Pilot Grove School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1941. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy and served from 1945-1946.

He married Rita Costello Feb. 16, 1952, in Millersburg and they were blessed with eight children. He farmed before and after his Navy service and in 1967, purchased a petroleum truck and hauled fuel for Iowa County Farm Service. In 1988 he retired from hauling fuel and went to work for Rita at the Raider Drive In, where she promoted him to head custodian.

George was the last charter member of the Iburg Poulsen VFW Post 8797, Williamsburg. He enjoyed dancing, playing cards and attending as many sporting events as he could, especially those of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Stahl is survived by his wife, Rita, Williamsburg; his children, Marsha White, Sheri (Garth) Wetjen, Gary (Judy) Stahl, all Williamsburg; Barb (Dennis) Grauer, Oxford; Lori (Tom) Beemer, Iowa City; Stuart (Pam) Stahl, Ankeny, and Michelle (Doug) Sims, Marengo; 24 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded by his parents; a daughter, LouAnn Martinson; a sister, Ruth (Harvey) Burgy, and an infant sister, Eleanor June Stahl.

The Journal Tribune, 17 Aug 2016, pg 5
The Gazette, 13 Aug 2016, 10a


 

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