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Kenneth H. Stalter Jr.
1928 - 2016
Kenneth H. Stalter Jr.
1928 - 2016
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Kenneth Stalter Obituary
He was born September 22, 1928 in Sloatsburg, NY the son of the late Kenneth H. Stalter, Sr. and Edith (McNair) Stalter.
He graduated from Suffern High School and then went on to graduate from Delhi Ag & Tech.
He worked on the McDowell Farm on Elk Creek Road in Delhi where he met Lois Clark daughter of Lynn and Mildred Clark. Ken and and Lois were married on September 6, 1952 in Delhi. They just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
Ken proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956 in Company A 67th Tank Division stationed in Germany.
In 1957 Ken and Lois purchased a dairy farm on Rt 357 in Franklin where they worked hard and raised their family. Ken and Lois were beloved members of the Franklin community. They made friends with everyone they met Ken was well known for his colorful stories. He was a self-taught prolific artist and touched the lives of so many with his gift of drawing, painting and wood carving.
Ken is survived by his wife, Lois Stalter, Oneonta; daughter-in-law, Dr. Janice Stalter, Franklin; daughter, Lori Stalter White (Scott) of Unadilla; two sons, Shane Stalter (Heather) of Franklin and Wayne Stalter; nine grandchildren, Kenneth Stalter (Katharine), Rebekah Stalter (Harinder Singh), Lily Stalter, Kathryn Siedsma (Michael), Tyler White (Alexandra), Alex and Troy White, Kiah and Mara Stalter; two great grandsons, Owen Siedsma and Kenneth Christopher Stalter; sister, Barbara Smith; brother, James Stalter; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Stalter and Celia Clark; brothers-in-law, David and Reeva Clark and Peter and Lauren Clark; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his son, Dr. Kenneth D. Stalter; granddaughter, Leah Stalter; brother, William Stalter; and sister-in-law, Linda Clark.
A service to celebrate the life of Kenneth H. Stalter, Jr. will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:00PM in the Franklin Methodist Church with the Reverend Betsy Ott officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in the Ouleout Valley Cemetery, Franklin. Those who wish to make memorial contributions may make them to either the Alzheimer's Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205 or to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 9031, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.bennettfh.com
Arrangements are by the Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, Franklin.
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Jon Patterson
January 7, 2017
My sincere sympathies to Lois, Lori, and Shane. I first met the Stalters when I worked and lived on Ken and Lois's farm during the summer of 1976. This "city boy" learned a lot about farming that summer, but more importantly, I learned about family values and love. I have very dear memories of the entire family. I am so sorry to hear about Ken's passing belatedly.
Jon Patterson, Laingsburg, MI
Christina Freeland
September 21, 2016
It is with great sadness that I extend our deepest sympathies to Lois and Ken's family. What a kind and wonderfully talented man. Our thoughts are with you all. He will be so missed. We are so very lucky to possess quite a few of his wonderful wood carvings and creations.
Fondly, Christina Freeland, Cooperstown, NY, Gladys Freeland (formerly Oneonta, NY and Jennifer Freeland, Hilton Head, SC
Ken and Lisa Zuk
September 19, 2016
Dear Stalter family-Oh how hard to hear of the passing of your dear one...Ken was such a dear man! Was an honor to know him, work on the farm, and just get to have time visiting whenever and wherever that took place. He always was willing to help, share his love of art, carving, etc. He was always interested in others and cared, he had such a tender heart. Yet he was strong, funny, worked hard, loyal, generous, and so much more. One of the last memories I have is him sharing carving tips, helps, and supplies with our son Matthew who was learning to carve. While we have been overseas we haven't had the joy of seeing him so much over these past years. But he was one we knew and so much apart of community life. We are blessed and our lives are richer to have known him. We send much love and prayers for you all! May the Lord comfort you and provide all you need.
Richard and Cecelia Northrup
September 17, 2016
To Mr. Stalter's entire family, He was a great person and you are a lucky family to have such a creative intelligent person in your family. Kindly accept our heartfelt condolences in your loss.
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Michelle Berry Rob Lofthouse, Nina Berry-Lofthouse
September 17, 2016
Dear Shane and Family, we send our heartfelt condolences to you and yours at this time. I heard wonderful stories about your family through Rob - and one day I had the honor of meeting your parents. I complimented your Dad on this beautiful blanket they had in their living room. A while later, we found it wrapped up and given to us as one of our wedding gifts! Your father was so gifted in art, of the heart and spirit - and he touched every life he came into contact with so much love, candor, and joy. We are indeed sorry for your loss.
Eugene Marner
September 16, 2016
Warmest sympathies to all who knew and loved Ken. It seems hardly adequate to say that Ken and Lois enriched our lives as they did all of those they touched. Carole and I always found a warm welcome at their home. I never understood how they had time to sit around and talk to us when they were still on the farm milking twice a day while raising kids, painting, sculpting, telling funny stories, carving birds, baking pies, making Indian artifacts the hard way, getting the first cutting into the barn in time to leave for a vacation in Switzerland the second week of June, winning first prize at community Halloween and, in general, excelling at everything they did. Their enthusiasm, generosity and hilarity made them incomparable builders of community, of friendship, and human solidarity. Alas, another like Ken will not be along soon.
Bob Halaquist
September 15, 2016
Shane, truly sorry to hear about your dad. My sincere condolences to your entire family. I will never forget what an awesome artist Ken was, his commitment to his family, nor his deliberet and direct answers when he was asked a question. He was one of a kind.
All my best,
Bob
Sid Wright
September 15, 2016
Please accept my condolences to the family. Very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I use to pick up milk at the farm for Riddell Brother's. Sid Wright, South Kortright, NY
Ed Savaria
September 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Ken was such an inspiration to my children when they were young. He never ceased to amaze them by all his talent with carving and story telling. He will be missed by all.
Sherry Maruszewski
September 15, 2016
Dear Lori, Scott & Family, So sorry for your loss. May all your wonderful memories help during this time.
Sincerely, Sherry, Ray, Brian & Mark
September 15, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss. Ken touched so many lives in different ways that everyone has special memories. We're thinking of you all at this time.
Mike and Janice Hall and Family
Laura Hebbard
September 14, 2016
It was an honor to know Ken. I have fond memories of him and Lois walking around their property or house ... sharing stories about farming, gardening, collecting; playing dress up and on and on. It was a special treat to watch Ken teach my kids to whittle or demonstrate an old antique tool. I especially got a kick out of his snacks of fried bologna and butter on crackers.. Our brief visits were always touching and memorable. He was indeed special.
Carmela Marner
September 14, 2016
Such an extraordinary man. To count him as a friend is one of the great privileges of my life.
JoAnne Murphy
September 14, 2016
What a lovely man Mr. Stalter was. I always enjoyed talking to him at soccer games. He was down to earth, interesting, and interested in others. He was the patriarch of a very wonderful family. Sincere and heartfelt condolences to you all.
Nikki Fullington-Miller
September 14, 2016
Mr. Stalter was one of the nicest smartest earthly man and farmer I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Prayers for his family.
Buzz and Jackie Hesse
September 14, 2016
There is no doubt Ken was a very special person. We first met Ken & Lois thru Everet Goldsmith ( Goldie ) some 50 + years ago We all had a common interest in antiques & old things. We are saddened by Kens passing but treasure the fact that we were privileged to have known him.
Tom Butts
September 14, 2016
Ken was a wonderful, fascinating, kind man that helped raise so many of us in the community. He made all of us better people.
Lynda Elderkin
September 13, 2016
Ken was a very special person who was always there for others in their losses. He always had an encouraging word or a special deed for you. Thanks for the little whittled pine tree you gave me. I have always treasured it. Will miss you my friend.
Bonnie Kiraly
September 13, 2016
carl always so enjoyed the sketches you made for him, especially the one where he is hospital chasing a nurse down hall! He always talked about the earlier years and the church group and how much fun you all had.
September 13, 2016
Sincere and heartfelt condolences from the Franklin Doodlebug Club. Ken was a valued member.
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