Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
STAHL, John E. ? of Flint, age 88, died Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Genesys Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, October 19, 2015, at
Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, Reverend Timothy Pike officiating.
Burial of cremains will be at the Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date.
John was born in Barberton, Ohio, on September 26, 1927, and raised in Akron, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army of Occupation in Japan during World War II. He was a resident of Flint since 1964, and was a Speech and Language Pathologist. John married Helen Loik in 1977. John volunteered with the Genesee County Jail Chaplain services as an associate chaplain beginning in 1987.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Jessie (Crispin) Stahl, and his brother, Marvin.
Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Helen; Children, Gary (Catherine) Stahl of Switzerland; Jennifer (Richard) Draper of Michigan; and Eric (Leslie) Stahl of Illinois; Grandchildren, Juanita (Ed) Avila, Hannah Stahl, and step-grandson, Phillip Henry; Great grandchildren, Ruben Avila, Eddie Avila Jr., and Tala Avila; and great granddaughter, Rayne Avila. John is also survived by Helen?s daughters, Jean (Jim) Pike, and Sharie (Bruce) Goodman; 8 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Gideons, or Forgotten Man Ministries.
Uncle John, a kind and gentle man, now with his heavenly father. Pray Gods peace for the entire family.
Lisa Stahl-Forsythe
October 19, 2015 | Box Elder, SD
Finally....John is in peace. I smile as I think of him. His humor, his grin, his opinions and his patience...(most of the time) I will miss his warm "embrace" when I brought him something yummy from my kitchen. He was a good man...John Stahl.
Carol McCarty
October 18, 2015 | Brittany Village
So sorry to hear about John rip Our thoughts & prayers are with you Helen & all the family at this sad time.
Teresa Azelton Brown
October 18, 2015 | Mt Morris, MI
I was so sorry to hear of John's death. There aren't too many of us 1st cousins left on the Crispin family tree. Hugs and prayers going out to the family. He will be missed! Treasure Crispin Collins
Treasure Colllins
October 17, 2015 | Canal Fulton, OH
