James E Stahel James E Stahel
James E Stahel

James E Stahel

James E Stahel
July 8, 1944 – August 5, 2026
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Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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  • Jim was such a kind man; I enjoyed our conversations together about sports and family. His face always lit up when he talked about MaryAnn and the various activities she was involved in growing up,… it was evident how proud he was of her and how much he loved her and his family. Knowing he had a passion for racquetball and had played it for many years, he would’ve really enjoyed and excelled at Pickleball. It would have been fun for Mike and I to play together with him.
    It was beautiful to witness the loving and compassionate care that Maryann and Todd gave him in his last days. He will be missed.
    Jim was such a kind man; I enjoyed our conversations together about sports and family. His face always lit up when he talked about MaryAnn and the various activities she was involved in growing up,… it was evident how proud he was of her and how much he loved her and his family. Knowing he had a passion for racquetball and had played it for many years, he would’ve really enjoyed and excelled at Pickleball. It would have been fun for Mike and I to play together with him. It was beautiful to witness the loving and compassionate care that Maryann and Todd gave him in his last days. He will be missed.
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  • 1962 - Starting lineup for Minnesota State Tournament at Bloomington Stadium (home of Minnesota Twins). Special memory of dad's, "When I was in High School at St. Paul Central High School, I was the star pitcher of the team, and with my mother Esther, my aunt Mary Brunker and uncle Lester came to the tournament in Minneapolis, watched me pitch in the tournament, which we won, and we ended up in third place in the tournament. They bought me a new baseball glove, as the week after, I tried out for the Minnesota Twins."
    1962 - Starting lineup for Minnesota State Tournament at Bloomington Stadium (home of Minnesota Twins). Special memory of dad's, "When I was in High School at St. Paul Central High School, I was the star pitcher of the team, and with my mother Esther, my aunt Mary Brunker and uncle Lester came to the tournament in Minneapolis, watched me pitch in the tournament, which we won, and we ended up in third place in the tournament. They bought me a new baseball glove, as the week after, I tried out for the Minnesota Twins."
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  • Summer 1961
    Summer 1961
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  • Summer 1960
    Summer 1960
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  • 1959-1962 - the high school years
    1959-1962 - the high school years
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  • 1959-1961 - Family pics
    1959-1961 - Family pics
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  • circa 1957-1958 - Jim as Junior Leader (? through local YMCA?)
    circa 1957-1958 - Jim as Junior Leader (? through local YMCA?)
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  • Jim's confirmation class at Central Park Methodist (?)
    Jim's confirmation class at Central Park Methodist (?)
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  • circa 1955-1958 - Jim, Bob & David on front steps; Jim, Bob & Esther; Bob, David & Jim with Lena, et al; Bob, David, Jim, John & Esther in front of cabin
    circa 1955-1958 - Jim, Bob & David on front steps; Jim, Bob & Esther; Bob, David & Jim with Lena, et al; Bob, David, Jim, John & Esther in front of cabin
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  • circa 1954 - Jim with Stahel clan; John, Bob, Esther, Jim, & baby Dave (unknown woman)
    circa 1954 - Jim with Stahel clan; John, Bob, Esther, Jim, & baby Dave (unknown woman)
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  • circa 1953-1954 - Jim with brother, Bob; had to include the somewhat disturbing toy pistol photo - Bob, did Esther see that??!!
    circa 1953-1954 - Jim with brother, Bob; had to include the somewhat disturbing toy pistol photo - Bob, did Esther see that??!!
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  • circa 1952 - Jim's first communion (guessing?)...Central Park Methodist Church?
    circa 1952 - Jim's first communion (guessing?)...Central Park Methodist Church?
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Recent Guestbook Messages
John & Kelly Stahel

We will miss Jim and sharing in his love of sports. It was great celebrating him today.

Erin & Amy

Sending so much love 🤍

Lanham Family

Praying you find comfort in the memories. Cheers to Jim’s legacy. Go Cubbies

Jason Teeter

Blessings to you. May his memories bring you comfort and peace.

Jill

Peace my friend

Lisa Buchanan

Good to be here with you my friend to celebrate your Dad,

Sue & Bob Miller

Our condolences

Renee Plummer

Sorry for your loss

Scott Sutherland

You‘re always in our thoughts

Pete & Mar Mahoney

So sorry for loss of your Dad, With deep Sympthy. May you find comfort in family & friends.

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