John Willard Stahlman Sr., 78, a native of Averill Park, N.Y. and resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014.
LTC Stahlman was a U.S. Army veteran, retiring after 35 years of active service. He served in Korea, a combat tour in Vietnam and all over the United States. His awards include the Bronze Star and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm.
He is survived by his wife, Lynda Jo Stahlman of Fairhope; three daughters, Dorothy (LTC Eric) Lowry of Columbus, Ga., Rema (Kerry) Watson of Sevierville, Tenn. and Rhonda Johnson of Fairhope; two sons, John Willard (Bridget) Stahlman Jr of Auburn, Wash. and Richard Clenney of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Jim Stahlman and Mike Stahlman, both of Averill Park, N.Y.; grandchildren, Lee Watson, Andy Watson, April Watson, Jake Lowry, Summer Johnson, Sarah Lowry, Reed Lowry and Ryan Lowry; two great-granddaughters, Kayleigh Watson and Isabella Watson; and other relatives and friends.
Inurnment will be held at Fort Benning, Ga. at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Elmer E. Stahlman Memorial Fund, Averill Park High School, Gettle Road, Averill Park, NY 12018.
War Eagle!
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope.
