Lary Stahl

Lary M. Stahl, 86, Luxemburg, died early Thursday morning September 19, 2024, unexpectedly at Bellin Hospital. He was born in Luxemburg on August 23, 1938, to the late Michael T. and Mayme V. (Wavrunek) Stahl. On February 11, 1961, he and Michele L. Umentum were married at Holy Trinity Church in Pine Grove. She preceded him in death on January 26, 2023.

Lary attended school at Luxemburg. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy with much of his time being spent on the USS Missouri. After he left the service, he worked at Fort Howard Paper Company. While working at Fort Howard, he bought his first dairy farm in Sugarbush where he started his family. When a farm became available in Tonet, Lary seized the opportunity to expand his farm where he lived the rest of his life. When his tractors weren't being utilized for fieldwork, they were used for tractor pulling, a passion and hobby which Lary was very competitive about.

Another great interest of Lary's was wrestling. He not only participated in the sport as a young man in high school but was also known as a very enthusiastic fan, following the Luxemburg Casco High School wrestlers to tournaments all over Wisconsin and other states. His love of wrestling was passed on to his children and grandchildren. He was even honored by the L-C Wrestling Club and given the fan of the year award.

His other great interest was the Packers. Lary became a season ticket holder to City Stadium (later named Lambeau Field) when it opened and rarely missed a game, even attending the world-famous Ice Bowl.

Lary was very outspoken and loved a good debate. He was quick to share his opinions about all things important to him wherever he went especially in the vein of politics. He was very community minded and loved to support local teams and organizations and was often spotted in his ranger attending local events. His mischievous smile and the sound of his ranger will be missed by those who loved him.

He is survived by his children Kathy Stahl, Robert and Denise (Davister) Stahl, Laurie and Joe Enderby, Tom and Kelly (Crossman) Stahl, Steve and Autumn (Senner) Stahl, Jennifer Stahl and Tony Della Cioppa, Rebecca Stahl and Quinton Farina, and Stephanie Stahl and Kyle Wyman, grandchildren; Steve and Dana (Bloedorn) Enderby, Jessica (Mike) Woulf, Eric and Angela (Ullmer) Enderby, Troy and Stephanie (Berceau) Enderby, Will Stahl, Sage Stahl, Tyler Crossman, Alexis Mocco and Sierra Stahl. He is also survived by his sister Bernadine Mathu and sisters-in-law Wendy (Weidner) Stahl, Chris Stahl, and Virginia Goebel; Brothers- and sisters-in-law: Clark Umentum, Sheri (Umentum) Wasberg, Robert Umentum, Linda (Umentum) DeGrave, Cindy, (Umentum) and Dan Beck, Greg and Mary (Shefchik) Umentum, as well as great-grandchildren, cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Lary was preceded in death by two sons, Robert and Joseph Stahl; his brothers and one sister-in-law: Gerald, Jim, Mickey, Denis (Sharon) and Glen Stahl; his mother- and father-in-law, Robert and Mildred (Conrad) Umentum and his brothers and sisters-in-law: Gerald Mathu, Conrad and Pegi Umentum; Sandy (Umentum) and Dick Funk; Lary DeGrave, one great grandson, Charles Enderby, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call 2:30 to 6:00 pm at the McMahon Funeral Home, Luxemburg, on Friday, October 11, 2024. Combined closing American Legion Ralph Kline Post 262 service and parish prayer service at 6:00 pm.

Visitation will continue between 9:00 and 10:30 am on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at St. Joseph Church in Champion. Funeral 11:00 am at the church with Rev. Patrick Beno officiating. Burial in St. Martin Cemetery, Tonet, with full military honors at graveside. Online condolence messages may be shared at McMahonFH.com.

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Bellin Hospital for the loving care they provided to Lary and his family.