1934
Kenneth
2015
Kenneth G. "Pappy" Stahl
April 7, 1934 — November 7, 2015
STAHL, Kenneth G. "Pappy"
Scotts, MI
Passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the age of 81. He was born on April 7, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI a son of George and Lyda (Nakken) Stahl and had been a lifelong area resident. Ken served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Lois and a brother, Ivan. On August 8, 1958 Ken married the former Paula Siemsen, who survives. Also surviving are five children and their spouses, Kenneth & Jean Stahl of St. Charles, MI, Brenda & Ron Eshuis of Cooper, Douglas & Elizabeth Stahl of Vicksburg, Holly & Bill Cote of Perrysburg, OH and Katrina & Don Zeilenga of Kalamazoo; seventeen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
Ken lived his life by the standard of Proverbs 22:6, "Raise up a child in the way he should go,
And when he is old he will not depart from it." Ken was devoted to his family, a loving husband, father and grandfather. Pappy worked hard all of his life to provide for his family. Things didn't always come easy, but that did not stop him from making sure the family was secure in a good Christian home. His faith in God stayed with him throughout his life, and stood as a shining example for everyone he met.
Kenneth enjoyed music. For years he participated in a gospel quartet called "The Volunteers". He passed this joy to his children and grandchildren. As he grew older, he took great pleasure in listening to family members make their own music.
Ken was an avid woodworker. He never let a usable piece of material get thrown away, "I might be able to build something out of it". He enjoyed his time in Florida, the friends he had made, sitting and watching the sunset over the lake. His smiling face will be sorely missed. Knowing he has joined his family that has gone before him in eternal glory in their eternal home. Singing.
Visitation will be held 5-8pm on Friday, November 13th at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street where services will be held 11:00 Saturday morning, November 14th with Pastor Gordon Geurink, officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army or the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission.
**CHARITIES**
Salvation Army
1700 S. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
526 N. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Scotts, MI
Passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the age of 81. He was born on April 7, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI a son of George and Lyda (Nakken) Stahl and had been a lifelong area resident. Ken served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Lois and a brother, Ivan. On August 8, 1958 Ken married the former Paula Siemsen, who survives. Also surviving are five children and their spouses, Kenneth & Jean Stahl of St. Charles, MI, Brenda & Ron Eshuis of Cooper, Douglas & Elizabeth Stahl of Vicksburg, Holly & Bill Cote of Perrysburg, OH and Katrina & Don Zeilenga of Kalamazoo; seventeen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
Ken lived his life by the standard of Proverbs 22:6, "Raise up a child in the way he should go,
And when he is old he will not depart from it." Ken was devoted to his family, a loving husband, father and grandfather. Pappy worked hard all of his life to provide for his family. Things didn't always come easy, but that did not stop him from making sure the family was secure in a good Christian home. His faith in God stayed with him throughout his life, and stood as a shining example for everyone he met.
Kenneth enjoyed music. For years he participated in a gospel quartet called "The Volunteers". He passed this joy to his children and grandchildren. As he grew older, he took great pleasure in listening to family members make their own music.
Ken was an avid woodworker. He never let a usable piece of material get thrown away, "I might be able to build something out of it". He enjoyed his time in Florida, the friends he had made, sitting and watching the sunset over the lake. His smiling face will be sorely missed. Knowing he has joined his family that has gone before him in eternal glory in their eternal home. Singing.
Visitation will be held 5-8pm on Friday, November 13th at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street where services will be held 11:00 Saturday morning, November 14th with Pastor Gordon Geurink, officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army or the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission.
**CHARITIES**
Salvation Army
1700 S. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
526 N. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Visitation
NOV 13. 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Service
NOV 14. 11:00 AM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
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