Flint, Michigan
STODOLA, Barry Alan - A dedicated and loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle, of Ortonville, MI, age 49, died Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Henry Ford Hospital. Celebration of Barry's life will be held at 1PM Friday, Jan. 4, 2008 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, MI, Pastor Dan Rhanor officiating. Cremation has taken place. Those desiring may make contributions to the family. Visitation 4-8PM Thurs. and 11AM Fri. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Barry was born in Minnetonka, MN on June 25, 1958, the son of Robert and Carol (Goetze) Stodola and was a resident of Ortonville, MI since 1992. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Enterprise with the VF-1 (F14) Squadron from 1976- 1981. He married Jill Tukua on Sept. 24, 1983 in Excelsior, MN. Barry was a member of the National Fluid Power Society. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and travel. He was everyone's friend & made an impact on the lives of the people he knew and met. Mr. Stodola was employed by Truck and Trailer Specialties in Dutton, MI as a Sales Engineer. Surviving are wife, Jill; daughter, Annie; son, Ben; father, Robert of Chanhassen, MN and Winter Haven, FL; grandmother, Dorothy Goetze of Chaska, MN; brothers and sisters, Tim and wife Linda Stodola, Lori and husband Dan Swanson, Rob and wife Andrea Stodola, Amy and husband Andy Thill; nieces and nephews, Missi, Casey, Evan, Alison, Bria, Maggie, Abby and Mya; great-nieces, Chloe and Cate; sister-in-law, Kristi Tukua; brother-in-law, Dick Grinley; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of special friends. He was preceded in death by his mom, Carol; father and mother-in-law, Vern and Emma Tukua. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Barry, I will love you-forever! You have always been my best friend and a great Dad to Annie & Ben. I cannot believe you are gone. TOO SOON. Jill Stodola
Jill Stodola
January 16, 2008
Dear Jill, Annie and Ben and the Stodola family and friends, my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I have so many great memories and I will always remember Barry's jovial friendliness his sense of humor his positive attitude and his dedication to friends and his family,he was so genuine. Annie and Ben he was so proud of you two and Jill he told me how he wouldn't have made it as far as he did without you, you guys made him so happy. I remember staying overnight the night before...
Rene Paulsen
January 09, 2008 | Chanhassen, MN
Dear Jill, Annie, and Ben,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We often speak of Barry and the motorized picnic table. Garret and Troy had a wonderful time with Barry and Ben that afternoon. You all are in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts. If you need anything we are here.
Nicole Hall
January 06, 2008 | Davison, MI
Barry will be missed and we all feel the loss. The jokes and the silly things he would do to cheer up the party were priceless. He was a great uncle and friend. As a little boy, I remember how he would show me things. Such as how to twist the darts out of the board, how to swing open a butterfly knife and how to throw a frisbie upside down. He was the coolest. I had only wished for more memories to be made. My tears go out to Ben and Annie (the two of you made his world) and my blessings to...
Casey Swanson
January 04, 2008 | Saint Paul, MN
Our families do not know each other but our sons do. My son Max speaks of your son Ben often. When he told me today of your loss my heart and prayers went out to you and your family. I just wanted you to know.
April Hamel
January 03, 2008 | Grand Blanc, MI
Jill and Family,
You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Barry is now with his loving Mom and my dear sister Carol. We Love You and God Bless.
Dolly and Steve Pauly
January 02, 2008 | Hackensack, MN
My thougts and prayers go out to Jill, Annie, Ben, and all of Barry's family.
I have been flooded with memories over the past few days of all the fun we had. All the nights out in Chanhassen, the midnight movies at the Skyway, all the days we did not spend in school. Listening to "Rock 'N' Roll Animal" will never be the same.
You were certainly a unique individual and I am looking forward to the day we reunite.
John McIntyre
January 01, 2008 | Champlin, MN
To Barry he lived everyday to the fullest. He has a special place in my heart, and oh the memories are priceless.
Love You Man.
Doug Miller
January 01, 2008 | Springfield, OH
Barry was a good friend and comrade I'll miss his personality and his friendship.
Rick Fisher
December 31, 2007 | North East, MD
