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Carl Stiefel Obituary
Louisville, TN - Dr. Carl Marzel Stiefel, 88, died Friday, April 16, 2021.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Cathedral.
He was a graduate of Young High School, UT Knoxville, and UT Dental School in Memphis. Practicing dentistry 61 years in Knoxville, he particularly enjoyed solving problems and talking with his many interesting patients. He was active in Second District Dental Society; member Tennessee Dental Association, American Dental Association, Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists, Intemational College of Dentists, SouthEastern Academy of Prosthodontics_ He chaired the Peer Review Committee for Second District, and received Dentist of the Year award in 1988.
Proud to have been an Eagle Scout, Marzel went on to be Scout Master of Troop 5 at St. John's for many years. This included Wood Badge Training, earning the Silver Beaver Award, and leading the troop on 50 mile Wilderness Treks and Canoe Treks.
He was a cradle Episcopalian at St. John's and often served as an acolyte in his youth. In later years, Marzel attended the early morning service.
He always liked music. He played in the UT Marching Band and listened to classical music while making his crowns and bridges. He enjoyed woodworking, carpentry, welding, masonry, building his workshop and lab, jewelry making, canoeing and sailing. He loved using power tools, like saws and drills and playing with his tractor; then would read a good book.
He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Walter E. and Louise Stiefel, and his grandmother, Sarah Elizabeth Sizer.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nancy Furian Stiefel; children Susan (Loyd) Deaver in GA, Joseph (Connie) Stiefel in MA, David Stiefel, Elizabeth Stiefel; grandchildren Robert (Brittany) Deaver in TX, Jennifer Deaver, James Deaver, Kathryn Stiefel, Monica Stiefel; great-granddaughter Charleigh Deaver; brother Dr. Joseph (Nancy) Stiefel in NC.
A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral Saturday, May 8, 2021, 1:00 pm, with the Rev. Chris Hackett officiating; reception following. In lieu of flowers, consider St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, 413 Cumberland Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902, or Alzheimer's Tennessee, 5801 Kingston Pk., Knoxville, TN 37919.
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Jeff Turner
February 21, 2022
I was greatly saddened to discover the obituary yesterday of a man aside from my own father that I greatly respected and admired. Dr Stieffel was my dentist for 55 years and grew to respect his enormous skills and his wit and humor. He loved to make you chuckle and sooth your tension with his subtle monologue .
His skil and professionalism and his genuine care set a very high standard . In short he was an exceptional doctor and he will be nasser
I have thought of him many times since his retirement and I lament that I didn't seek to tell him how much he meant to me and the rest of our family.
I know your greif. My father John C Turner passed Feb 12 2021 mostly from covid. Dad was very healthy and active until he contacted covid in late January.
I miss the two greatest role models I always looked up to
Leshia & Craig Martin
May 19, 2021
Dr. Stiefel was my dentist for a long time. I considered him and his family friends. He could always make you smile and listen to my crazy life stories. The world is a sadder place without his smile. To the family I am so sorry for your loss. We did not know about the service or we would have been there. Earths loss is Heavens gain. Rest in peace my friend.
Linda Henry
May 8, 2021
I am so sorry to have missed the service, but I unexpectedly had a grandchild to watch. He was a kind and wonderful friend and dentist to me and my family and he will be missed. I send my thoughts and prayers to all of his family.
Melissa Lane
May 1, 2021
I worked for dr stiefel for 20 years and he was an amazing person and an awesome dr
I loved him and he always treated me with respect and taught ne many things
He will be missed and i am proud to say i knew him
Mark Farmer
April 28, 2021
What a great man of patience. He was my scoutmaster in the 70's and some of them, not me, really put him through it. I always respected and admired him, sorry to hear of his passing.
Cindy Atchley
April 27, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Dr. Stiefel's family. He would always ask me about my parents when I was in his office. May the memories provide peace, comfort, laughter and love.
Erin Christen
April 25, 2021
Our family is crazy and complicated, but Dr. Stiefel (and the rest of the Stiefel family) always made us feel that it was all ok and -- better than that -- it was special and amazing. Dr. Stiefel created a place where we felt like family. I can never express how important that was to me, and how much it was appreciated. He will be sorely missed. With love, Erin Christen & family.
Elbert Griffith
April 24, 2021
Was a patient of Dr. Stiefel from Sept. 1965 until his retirement. He took good care of me. With a smile on his face and a lot of interest in the work I did, we became good friends. I carry his work with me every day. My condolences to his family.
Laura Cox
April 23, 2021
Dr. Stiefel was an excellent dentist and kind man. Please accept my condolences for your loss. He will live forever in our memories.
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