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Gary Stahl Obituary
NORTH PEKIN - Gary R. Stahl, 75, of North Pekin, formerly of Bartonville, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Peoria.
He was born on Aug. 5, 1937, to Otto J. and Lydia Frances Barth Stahl. They preceded him in death.
He is survived by his daughter, Lynne, and grandson, Colin Stahl; siblings, Dorothy (Verlus) Fowler, Richard Stahl, John Stahl, Mike Stahl, Judy Wright, Frances Stahl and Del Rickena; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves Shawn Potter, who was like a son, and Brandon, who was like his grandson.
Gary grew up in Bartonville. He graduated from Oak Grove Grade School and Limestone Community High School, with high honors. He attended Bradley University.
He loved all sports, especially golf, baseball, football, bowling, BMX, St. Louis Cardinals, and "Good Music." His 1956 Limestone baseball team was inducted into the school's athletic Hall of Fame. He loved to cook for all his friends.
Gary owned and operated Stahl Brothers Blacktop with his brother, John.
A memorial service will be on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Living Hope Community Church on Lancaster Road in Bartonville. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., with the service beginning at 1 p.m.
Donations may be made to Living Hope Community Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gary Stahl
Jerry Ross
April 20, 2013
Rest in peace my dear friend and teammate. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Ivan Roth
April 19, 2013
So sorry for the family's loss. I have such pleasant memories of Gary. May he RIP
Butch Witherell
April 19, 2013
Sorry to hear about Gary, had some good times in our younger Days.
Ron Feagin
April 19, 2013
My Prayers go out to all the Stahl family. Gary is in a better place now.
RON AND JOAN FAHNESTOCK
April 18, 2013
A ROCKET FOREVER - RIP GARY
Kay Tenuta
April 18, 2013
My daughter called me in Florida this morning to tell me that Gary had passed. I am so sorry for the family. I wish I could be there on Saturday for the memorial. Gary always wanted his friends around. He got great comfort breaking bread with his friends and family. Rest in peace Gary. Carl Struebing and A.Kay Struebing Tenuta
Ed Lenart
April 18, 2013
Gary was a great guy and a wonderful friend. Rest in Peace Buddy. Ed and Ani Lenart.
Marilee (Stahl) Folstrom
April 18, 2013
RIP Uncle Gary. You will be missed by all the family. I wish I could have been there to say Good-bye.
Debi Tankersley
April 18, 2013
To the family, So sorry for your loss.
Debi Tankersley
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