1923 -2002
Labert A. “Bud” Stahl entered in the United States Army July 1944. He was sent to Camp
Joseph T. Robinson in Little Rock, Arkansas for his basic training. In October while still on
training he fell and broke his back.
He was discharged and returned home December 25,
1944.
His unit was sent to Normandy Beach in France where they were killed.
Bud was born and raised in the Manning area and attended Manning School and
graduated in 1940.
He was a businessman in Manning and was also a Fireman and
member of the American Legion.
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Manning Monitor article------ 1944
Bud Stahl Released from Hospital Dec. 2, 1944.
I wish to thank the very kind, friends who have sent me cards and letters. They were
certainly; appreciated, especially during my hospitalization. Am looking forward to being
back to good old Manning and seeing all of you around the first of the year or, later, for a
furlough. |
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In Loving Memory BUD STAHL 1923 - 2002 Funeral Service MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2002, 10:30 AMOHDE FUNERAL HOME MANNING, IOWA Celebrant FATHER JAMES MCALPIN SACRED HEART CHURCH MANNING, IOWA Organist CARLYS STRIBE Recorded Music "HOW GREAT THOU ART", "AMAZING GRACE" Interment MANNING CEMETERY MANNING, IOWA Casketbearers EMMETT MULLEN, FRANK WEGNER, SAM MUSFELDT, ERV BAUER, BRAD VOLLSTEDT, MOX IRLMEIER Honorary Casketbearers HARVEY DALES, DOUG HARGENS, LARRY HANSEN, DARYL GENZEN, DR. RICHARD DRENNEN THE FAMILY WISHES TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR KINDNESS EVIDENCED IN THOUGHT, WORD, AND DEED, AND INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL FOLLOWING THE COMMITTAL SERVICE. DRIVERS IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION MUST TURN ON VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS, DRIVE IN A CLOSE FORMATION, AND BE ALERT
LABERT ARTHUR "BUD" STAHL Labert Arthur "Bud", son of Labert Julius and Hazel Elizabeth Foster Stahl, was born February 10, 1923, in Manning, Iowa. Bud grew up on the family farm south of Manning and attended country school near his home. During the Great Depression, Bud moved with his family to Manning where he graduated from Manning High School in 1940. For short time in the early 1940s, Bud began serving as a member of the United States Army, but was medically discharged during his training. On August 29, 1943, Bud was united in marriage with Marjorie Jeanette Struve at Manning. They made their home in Manning where Bud worked at the Manning Creamery before operating a grocery store in Storm Lake. They returned to Manning where he owned and operated Thrifty's Grocery Store for several years before working at the Manning General Hospital as purchasing agent until his retirement. Marge died unexpectedly on March 11, 1996. On February 10, 1999, Bud was united in marriage with Patricia Ann Birks Grau at their home in Manning. Throughout the years, Bud was a member of the Manning Fire Department and American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and operating the Fireman's Hall. During his retirement, Bud enjoyed working in the yard, playing cards, fishing, going to the casino and watching sports on television, especially the Atlanta Braves. On Friday, September 13, 2002, Bud died suddenly and unexpectedly at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa, at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 3 days. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, brother Leslie Stahl, sister Phyllis Henderson and brother-in-law Leonard Frahm. He is survived by his wife Pat Stahl of Manning; brother Kenneth Stahl of Manning; sister Shirley Frahm of Raeford, NC; three step-children: Debra Grau of Los Angeles, CA; Lonnie Grau of Manning and Bruce Grau of Burlington, WA; three sisters-in-law Barbara and husband Terry Burgin of Santa Ana, CA; Judy and husband Al Zimmerman of Reliance, SD; and Lois and husband Lyle Hansen of Denison; two brothers-in-law Larry and wife Carma Birks of Manilla and Joe Henderson of California; a special uncle Joe Sonksen of Manning; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Footprints One night I had a dream. I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and across the skies flashed scenes from my life. In each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One was mine, and one was the Lord's. When the last scene of my life appeared before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand and to my surprise I noticed that many times along the path of my life there was only one set of footprints. And I noticed that it was at the lowest and saddest times in my life. I asked the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way. But I notice that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why you left my side when I needed you most." The Lord replied, "My precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, where you see only one set of footprints, I was carrying you." |
Labert Stahl is buried in the Manning Cemetery.
Section H Row #12 South - North
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Manning Monitor Businessman feature 1959
Another. life-long resident of Manning is today's "Man of the Week," with Labert "Bud" Stahl being the subject. Born and educated in Manning, Bud was employed by Manning Creamery two years and then entered the grocery field. For 15 years he has been associated in that line of endeavor. He worked in Storm Lake six months and in Carroll three months before returning to Manning as manager of Thrifty, a position he held 10 years. In September 1959 he purchased the store from the chain. His military service was six months spent in the army after which he received a medical discharge. Bud is a member of the American Legion, chamber of commerce director and a member of the fire department. For seven years he acted as manager of Firemen's dance hall before the building was converted to junior high school. Bud and his wife, Marjorie, are members of the Catholic church. |
