Kenneth Stimmel

Stimmel, Kenneth Kenneth L. Stimmel, 70, of Montrose, Susquehanna County, formerly of Nazareth, died Monday morning, July 13, 2015, at VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, Plains Twp, Luzerne County. Born in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Morris, Sr. and Ada (Eisenhard) Stimmel. Kenneth worked in the information security dept of the General Electric Corp, Syracuse, NY, for 21 years, retiring in 2004, Previously, he served in the US Marine Corps, for 20 years, retiring in 1983. A Vietnam Veteran, he achieved rank of 1st Sgt, served with Co B, 8th TKBN. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Silver, and 3 Bronze Stars, along with numerous other decorations. He was a member of the Order of the Purple Heart. Kenneth was a member of the American Legion Post #945, Harrisburg, the VFW Post #5642, Montrose, and the Marine Corps League. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was a life member of the NRA. Kenneth was a 1962 graduate of the Nazareth High School. Survivors: daughter, Nicole M. Stimmel of Spring Hill, TN. son, Korey J. of Montrose sisters, Nancy and wife Donald Burwell of Easton, Shirley Molenda of Tacoma, WA. 12 nieces and nephews. wife, Patricia G. (Burns) Stimmel of Montrose. He was predeceased by sisters. Arline, Pauline, Ruth, and Betty, bros, Morris Jr., and Donald. Services: Noon Friday, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Broad and Prospect Streets, Nazareth, PA 18064. Call, 10:00AM-Noon Friday in church. Interment W/ Military Honors, St. Paul's Union Cemetery, Rt 100, Trexlertown. Arrangements, Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth. Online Condolences: www.schislerfunerafhomes.com Contributions: Marine Corps League, Toys-For-Tots Program.