Howard L. Stahl, 86, of Shabbona, formerly of Sandwich, IL, and Merrill, WI, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Prairie Crossing Living & Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona. He was born May 19, 1938, in Sandwich, IL, the son of Laverne and Ruth (Waechter) Stahl. Howard proudly served in the US Army from 1961-1963. With some convincing from his cousin, Butch, Howard learned to fly. Howard was eternally grateful for this guidance, for it led him to a great job he truly loved. Howard was a serious genealogist; he would travel extensively to do his research. He had extensive knowledge of his family’s history. In his down time, he enjoyed dancing, watching the Green Bay Packers and attending shows. Most of all he loved visiting his family.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Steve Stahl, Brian Stahl, Jennifer Stahl, David Stahl, Dennis Stahl, Jerrine McIntyre and their families; dear friends, Bev and Gary Schulz, their children, Matthew, Mark and Rebecca; Terry and Judy Oestreich, their children, Scott and Sherrie; Ervin Herdt; as well as his extensive family and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Laverne Stahl, his mother, Ruth Waechter Shannon, his stepmother, Agnes Stahl, his brothers, Lowery “Slick” Stahl, Steve Stahl, and David Stahl.
A Private Graveside Service will be held in Howard’s honor at Oak Mound Cemetery in Somonauk, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
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Sandwich, IL 60548
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He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Steve Stahl, Brian Stahl, Jennifer Stahl, David Stahl, Dennis Stahl, Jerrine McIntyre and their families; dear friends, Bev and Gary Schulz, their children, Matthew, Mark and Rebecca; Terry and Judy Oestreich, their children, Scott and Sherrie; Ervin Herdt; as well as his extensive family and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Laverne Stahl, his mother, Ruth Waechter Shannon, his stepmother, Agnes Stahl, his brothers, Lowery “Slick” Stahl, Steve Stahl, and David Stahl.
A Private Graveside Service will be held in Howard’s honor at Oak Mound Cemetery in Somonauk, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-2165
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