Ronald Stadler

Ronald Stadler, age 82, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.

He was born in Erie, on August 23, 1933, the son of the late Frank and Rose Gross Stadler.

He graduated from Tech Memorial High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He served from 1952 to 1960.

He was employed by Band Lake Erie Pipe – PBI Industries for 21 years. He retired from RD&D Industries in 1995. Ron was a member of Fairview Presbyterian Church, the American Legion Post 771, Past Commander and Honorable Life Member. He was a faithful fan of the Cleveland Indians and Browns!

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence Stadler and a brother, Ray Stadler.

Ron is survived by his wife, Gladys (Joy) Brueckman Stadler; five step-children: Doug McDonald, of Cranesville, Rob McDonald and his wife, Renee, of Erie, Randy McDonald and his wife, (Cheryl), of Fairview, Charlene McDonald and her partner, Pat Navecky, of Dover, Del., and Cheryl McDonald and her boyfriend, Brad Daugherty, of Girard. He is further survived by five step-grandchildren: Lauren, Mackenzie, Jayden, Bridget, and Damien; two step-great-grandchildren: Dylan and Edward, of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters: Charlotte Hendricks and her husband, George, of McKean, Rochelle Lutz and her husband, Terry, of North East; two brothers: Donald Stadler and his wife, Linda, of Harborcreek and Lawrence Stadler and his wife, Mary, of Erie; sisters-in-law, Nancy Stadler, of Girard and Arlene Miller, of Fairview; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main Street East, in Girard, on Sunday from 1-4 and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m., with Reverend Charles Cammarata officiating. Burial will be at Gate of Heaven with full military honors.

Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post 771, 260 E. 3rd St., Erie, PA 16507.

Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhomes.com.

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