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1944
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2020
Lynn Stohlgren Obituary
Lynn (Skip) Stohlgren, 76, died of natural causes on August 24, 2020 at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Skip was born at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI on April 11, 1944 to Harold and Nancy (Mickle) Stohlgren. He graduated from Goodrich High School in 1962. In his youth, Skip was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Fond du Lac, Master Councilor in the DeMolay Masonic Organization, and an Eagle Scout.
Skip graduated from UW-Madison in 1966 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He later obtained his Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors, all things aviation, and especially Ozzie, his beloved yellow lab.
Skip was employed by McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in St. Louis and Florida, Garrett AiResearch and Aircraft Gear in Arizona. After retiring in 2002, Skip participated in many ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) teams throughout the United States. He was a patient transport volunteer at a local hospital for many years.
Skip was preceded in death by his parents, uncles WT Mickle, Donald Stohlgren, Don Julstrom, and aunts Mildred Dugas, Mary Mickle, and Frances Stohlgren. He is survived by his sister, Sally (Tom) Martin; three nieces and one nephew: Jessica (Mark) Schwoerer, Suzanne (Mike) Cheadle, Kaitlin (Robert) Sundling, and Shaun (Jihye) Martin; and five grandnieces and grandnephews: Logan, Abby, Emily, Cora, and Nils, as well as uncle Walt Stohlgren, aunts Gladys Julstrom and Gertrude Stohlgren, and former wife, Leslie. Skip is also survived by his cherished dog, Ozzie, who will now make his home in Wisconsin with Sally and family.
Skip was a devoted son and brother, loved and admired by his family and friends, and will be greatly missed. We would like to extend a special thank you to the people who became Skip's Arizona "family," especially Doug, Naomi, Lisa and Jack. Due to the pandemic, a virtual memorial service is being planned for October. If you wish to express condolences or share a story about Skip, please visit messingermortuary.com
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Dean Barto
August 29, 2021
Even after a year of Skip´s passing we still glance towards the area of the parking lot where Skip usually parked, expecting to see his Mustang parked there. We miss you Skip.
Linn
October 6, 2020
I met Skip and Ozzie in the neighborhood while walking my dog Daisy. I'm saddened to hear about his passing, he was such a nice & pleasant man. Condolences to his loved ones and glad Ozzie has a happy home. Rest in Peace, Skip!
Michael and Sheila Kintz
September 21, 2020
We med Skip at the Scottsdale Gun Club. Wonderful guy. A true kind, quite and gentle soul. Found him to be very smart, very intelligent more than he ever let on. A great loss to this world. Rest in peace with Jesus my friend, we will see you again. Well done good and faithful servant. We celebrate with you.
Sally Martin
September 19, 2020
Ozzie Update: Ozzie is safe and sound and now living the good life in Wisconsin with me, Skip's sister, and my husband. He's enjoying several walks a day, games of fetching a tennis ball, naps, playing with the grandkids and our 5 month old puppy, Toby. He is bringing lots of comfort to the family, since we know how much Skip loved Ozzie.
Russ Wilson
September 17, 2020
One of theScottsdale Gun Club ‘coffee’ shooters, shoot 20 minutes, spend an hour plus solving the worlds problems at coffee! Great guy, smart, never a bad word about anybody. Loved Ozzie, always had an Ozzie story to share. We missed Skip during these pandemic days, now we will miss him a bit longer, but with fond memories and a smile. RIP Skip, we’ll pour a cup in memory of the good times.
Dean Barto
September 17, 2020
I met Skip at a gun range in Scottsdale 9 years ago and found a new friend in Skip. Skip, you're very much missed.
Sally Martin
September 7, 2020
It's always too soon. We thought we would have more time. While we lived far apart, Skip stayed in close touch with me through the years, closely following the activities of our four children and now grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.
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