Joseph David Stadler

Joseph David Stadler, 84, of Forest, VA, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, with his wife, Judy, by his side. He was a son of the late Jacob Charles and Mary McDermott Stadler. He was the fifth of six children. He was the loving husband of Judy Krantz Stadler for 48 years. 

Dave was born on May 4, 1940, in Fond du Lac, WI. He spent his formative years in Janesville, WI. He attended school at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USC, and Sacramento State University earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked in the Nuclear and Aerospace industries. He retired from Sundstrand Aerospace in Rockford, IL. 

Dave was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic church. He enjoyed model railroading, handball and working in his yard. 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brother, Tom of Los Angeles.

He is predeceased by his parents; his sister, Sister Patricia Stadler, OP; and his brothers, Bob, Jim, and Gerald. 

We wish to give special thanks to the wonderful staff on 5B at Lynchburg General Hospital, his great hospice nurses, Sabrina and Janet, and his loving and caring home care nurses, Shaquana, Sharon, and Gail. We would also like to acknowledge our dear friends and neighbors. Without their help I could not have done this.

A funeral service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM with Father Jim Gallagher officiating. The family will receive friends for a visitation one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Tunnel to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island NY, 10306, 718-987-1931.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.