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James Stalder Obituary
1940 - 2019
Stalder, James K. was called to his heavenly home, March 1, at Mount Carmel/St. Anns, Westerville, Ohio following a brief illness. Born June 3, 1940 at Akron, Ohio. He lived for the next 18 years in a nearby community of Cuyahoga Falls until leaving home to attend college, Concordia Jr. College, Milwaukee, Wis.; Concordia Sr. College, Ft. Wayne, In and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Mo. He was privileged to serve Lutheran congregations at St. Peter, Westgate, Ia (1966-70); Holy Cross, Ft. Wayne, In. (1970-89); Zion, Franklin, Ky. (1990-92); Grace, Westerville, Oh (1992-2000) and Living Word, Galena, Oh (2000-11). Jim retired August 1, 2011. Jim is preceded in death by his loving wife, Wanda, his sister Gail, and his parents, Harold and Donna Stalder. Jim precedes in death 4 beautiful daughters, Mary Smith (John) of Markleville, In, Anne Nelson (Brett) of Chicago, Il., Sarah Prohl (Richard) of Westerville, Oh. and Susan Kannenwischer (Mark) of Westerville, Oh. He leaves one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Janet Stalder of Wake Forest, NC; also 3 step-sons, Ross Riehle (Vicki) of Edgerton, Oh, Bradly Riehle (Lauren) of Ft. Wayne, In and David Bade (Bianca) of Chicage, Il. Jim bids farewell for a time to 16 loving grandchildren, Emily (Max), Sarah Grace, Logan, Benjamin, Ethan, Nathan (Maddy), Laina, Abigail, Megan, Rachel, Ryan, Anna, Jonah, Peter, Elson, Eloise and 2 great-grandchildren: Jessa and Rebecca. Visitation will be held Monday, March 4 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Oh. A service of praise and thanksgiving will be held Tuesday, March 5 at 10:30am at Living Word Lutheran Church, 7539 Dustin Road, Galena, Ohio. Pastor Derrick Hurst officiating. Interment Burnside Cemetery. Jim asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to Living Word Lutheran Church, 7539 Dustin Rd. Galena, Oh. 43021 And Worship Anew TV Ministry, 5 Martin Luther Drive, Fort Wayne IN 46825.
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW!!!
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Dick Hayden
July 31, 2022
I just stumbled across this Notice. Jim and I grew up next door to each other. Pals along with Woody Benson, Jimmy Ashworth, and others. Many the summer days we rode our bikes to the Cuyahoga Falls Swimming Pool, not returning until supper time. And all the time we spent going to Saturday movies at the Falls Theater, playing ball and games in the street, and so much more of just being kids. I miss you, Jim. God Bless.
visiting the Field of Dreams
Sherryl Franklin Patteron
March 5, 2019
I didnit know Pastor Stalder well, but I do remember when he was at Grace Lutheran in Westerville.
It is so hard to say goodbye to the love of our lives, especially when God himself put them their and than our Father in heaven says it is time for them to come home! I have been their myself when I had to say goodbye to the love of my life, my Denny, which will be 10 years come this July 25th; but I know that he will always be with me in my heart until one day we will see each other in our real home; we have to always remember that God still has a job and a journey on this little planet we call earth to make disciples for His beautiful Kingdom!
Blessings and J.O.Y. to the family in this time of sorrow!
March 4, 2019
I'm sitting in front of the many pictures I have of us as children and remembering the many times we spent together growing up. My heart is heavy.
Don & Carolyn Nicole
March 3, 2019
Dear Anne, Mary, Sarah & Susan:
We extend our Sincere Sympathy to all of you. So sorry that our beloved Pastor has passed way.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Love, Carolyn, Don, Vicky & Cheryl Nicole
March 2, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
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