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1942
DIED
2011
J. Needles Obituary
He maintained his law practice until he became ill in December, his wife, Pat, said.
The courtroom experience he gained while prosecutor "paid off in a lot of civil cases he handled, everything from divorces [to] civil suits," said Dan Snyder, a lawyer in Findlay. "He was a serious, dedicated, honest, enthusiastic practicing attorney."
He was a 1969 law graduate of Ohio Northern University. Early on, he was a staff attorney for the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. He joined the Findlay law practice of Paul Beach and, later, became a county assistant prosecutor. He was county prosecutor from 1977-84.
"He cared about people and cared that things were done correctly, to protect everyone," Mrs. Needles said.
His last year in office, he was president of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association. His re-election bid in 1984 did not survive a three-candidate GOP primary. He was a member of the Findlay Bar Association, Findlay Elks, and Flag City BNI.
He was born Dec. 3, 1942, in Celina, Ohio. He was a graduate of Libbey High School in Toledo.
He had a bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University. His interest in the United Kingdom and in history and music inspired him to learn the bagpipe. He was on the board of the Ohio Scottish Arts School, held at Oberlin College, and taught bagpipe to students of all ages. He played for many local events, and his group, Lion Rampant Pipes, Drums, and Dancers, marched in many parades.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia, whom he married July 15, 1972; daughter, Nikki Needles; sons, Aaron and Reed Needles; mother, Elizabeth M. Needles, and sister, Elizabeth J. Needles.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday in the Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Lutheran Church, Findlay, where he was a member.
The family suggests tributes to the church, Ohio Scottish Arts School, or Ohio Wesleyan University for a room to be named in his honor at the Bigelow-Reed House.
Contact Blade writer Mark Zaborney at [email protected]
Memories and Condolences
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Rachel Eyermann
April 5, 2011
I was privileged to know Stan through OSAS, and knew him to be a great friend and mentor. I am sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Tom Davis
April 4, 2011
Stan was a great student of law and people. I was honored to have worked with him and proud to call him my friend.
Det. Sgt. Tom Davis / Findlay PD (Retired)
Liz Krout-Hiller
April 3, 2011
Pat and family, My heart was saddened when I heard of your loss. I had no idea that Stan was stricken with "C". Ugh! That's such a dreadful disease. It took Stan, then Cindy Shoupe Parke, I've dodged the bullet twice. Your family at Findlay High School will be there for you. >hugs
Ken Najarian
April 3, 2011
Mrs. Needles, Beth, and Stan's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this surprising and sad time. We were friends in grade school that continued thru high school. Although we didn't see a lot of each other after that, when you are friends at a young age , that friendship stays in your heart. I have many fond memories of John and Betty, Stan and Beth from Harvard, the "Y" and Libbey High School. Great family !! Again, so sorry for your loss.
Ken Najarian
Cheryl (Krueger) Page
April 2, 2011
Betty, I was so surprised and sad to learn of Stan's death. Please know that you are in my prayers at this difficult time. My dad said no parent should have to bury his child. Stan was my friend since the eighth grade at Harvard School. I am glad I got to see him last year at Swan Creek while he was visiting you.
Dorothy Penske
April 1, 2011
Bettie and Beth
My deepest sympathy at this sad time.The Blade and friend Tuffy alerted me.Sorry we have lost touch but the many happy memories always give us comfort through our saddness.
Dottie Penske, Littleton CO
Rick & Susie Wallace
April 1, 2011
Beth and Betty - Stan was an important influence on me from the days I used to eat lunch at your house to my going to Ohio Wesleyan and becoming an SAE. He will be missed by me and many others. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts are with you.
Charlie/Sally Bright
April 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tuffy Reason
April 1, 2011
I only met Stan one time and you, Betty, will remember the incident. When we were teachers at Clay High School a horrible snow storm hit the area, closed the school. I could not get my car started, hitched a ride home, Betty, with you and Sue Wallace. I stayed at your home awhile, called Jan who drove and picked me up. While at your house I met Stan, discovered he was an SAE brother and we probably exchanged one of those secret brotherly hand shakes. Jan got to know Beth and I have met Beth. We are deeply sorry for the passing of your loved ones. Our condolences are sent along to the entire Needles family. God Bless!
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