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Virgil Eugene Stahl
1935 - 2025
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- Virgil E. Stahl
March 9, 1935 — March 18, 2025
Virgil E. Stahl, 90, of Klemme, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at
Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 24, 2025, at
Peace Reformed Church Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Dawn
officiating. A luncheon will follow the graveside in the church fellowship
hall.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday at Cataldo Funeral
Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner.
Virgil Eugene Stahl, born on March 9, 1935, in Hancock County, Iowa, to
Lewis and Myra (Schlawin) Stahl, dedicated his life to his family and his
passion for farming. He began his journey in agriculture during his youth
while attending rural schools southeast of Klemme, graduating from Klemme
High School in 1953.
Virgil's life took a joyful turn when he met Berniece Ruter at the Belmond
Skating Rink. The couple united in marriage on February 5, 1960, and
together they raised their sons on a farm near Klemme. Virgil started his
farming career by milking cows, and raising hogs, and sheep. He continued
to milk cows for over 40 years, retiring from it in the mid-1990s but
continued raising beef cattle and a variety of other animals. He welcomed
elementary school students to visit the farm and learn about the animals,
sharing his knowledge and passion with the younger generation. In 2020,
the couple moved to Belmond, yet Virgil's love for farming and animals
remained a significant part of his life.
Virgil is survived by his son, Wayne (Brenda) Stahl of Belmond; three
grandchildren, Renee Stahl and her two children, Everett and Gemma,
Breanna Stahl and Nathan (Elizabeth) Stahl and their two children, Cassian
and Emelia; siblings, Janet, Verlinda, Lewis and Jim; and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Berniece, on Jan. 5, 2024; his son,
Kenneth; grandson, Joshua Stahl; parents; sister, Judy; and
brothers-in-law, Alfred, Lew, Bill and Gilford.
Visitation: Cataldo Funeral Chapel, Sunday, March 23, 2025, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
(Central time)
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