Edward Schuyler Stahl I, 96, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Vacaville, on Dec. 1.
There will be a visitation for friends and family from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary's Church in Vacaville with reception following immediately after. Interment will be at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Edward Stahl was born in Baltimore, MD, and is pre-deceased by his parents, Hugo and Lillian Stahl; stepmother, Katherine Stahl and his two brothers, Sam and Peter Stahl. Devoted husband of 72 years to his wife, Dolores, loving father to Katherine Brannon of Vacaville, William (Irene) Stahl of Montclair, NJ, Edward (Margo) Stahl of Ketchikan, AK, Robert Stahl of Vacaville, and Marlene Stahl (John Robinson) of Cordelia; beloved grandfather to Elizabeth Brannon-Patel (Sushil), Robert Scott Brannon (Elida), Nicole Stahl and Schuyler Stahl; and great-grandfather to Casey, Olivia, Shane, Kohen and Nicholas.
With a boyhood dream of flying and a strong desire to serve his country, Edward enrolled in his high school's ROTC program in Washington D.C. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1939, he entered the US Military Prep School in Fort Monroe, VA, to gain acceptance into West Point. It was in 1941, that Franklin Delano Roosevelt appointed Ed to the US Military Academy West Point, NY. On D-Day, June 6, 1944, Edward graduated from West Point with a diploma, aeronautical rating (pilot wings) and became engaged to Dolores Mulvey of Monticello, NY. Throughout his life he would refer to June 6 as his proudest moment when he "got it all in one day".
Edward embarked on his life-long military career as a pilot in the Japanese Theatre flying the famed P-38 Lightning and P-51 Mustang aircraft. He flew one of the first reconnaissance missions over ground zero Nagasaki only days after the impact witnessing the devastation first hand at low altitude. After the war ended and now a captain, Edward was assigned to Hokkaido, Japan. Ed, Dolores and their young family participated in the US Occupation of the Japanese Empire.
Other highlights of his military career include the Cold War era military service with the Strategic Air Command (SAC). He was selected to participate as a pilot in the nascent, top secret B-47 program under General Curtis Lemay. He was proud to say he flew the first B-47 Stratojet in and the last one out of March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA.
In his later years of service he was stationed at Travis Air Force Base where he became the MAC Squadron Commander of the 75th C-141 Squadron. Ed was a command pilot of the C-141 Starlifter, the largest cargo plane in the free world at that time. Duties included transporting troops, supplies and medevac missions during the Vietnam War. He also served one year of military service in Vietnam. Ed was awarded many medals of Honor, including the Bronze Star Medal.
One of his final duties as a pilot was to fly the Embassy Mission around the world that left Travis Air Force Base weekly. He said of the mission, "All you have to do is just follow the sun and it will bring you home".
Transitioning into civilian life, Ed and Dolores chose Vacaville as their home. Ed received an MBA and developed a passion for real estate, which led him to becoming a teacher of Real Estate Principles at Solano Community College and a licensed real estate appraiser. One of his great passions was teaching and mentoring others who wanted to get into the appraisal business.
Ed had a passion for local politics that never faded. Many people knew him through his "Letters to the Editor" featured in The Reporter where he was seldom shy about voicing his opinion. He was appointed to the Solano County Planning Commission by Supervisor Bill Carroll and held this position for 15 years. He stayed politically active often working behind the scenes for those who wanted to better the community he loved.
Ed Stahl was a living embodiment of the West Point motto, "Duty, Honor, Country". He lived and led by example only, without compromise. He had a rare passion for life and the world around him. His greatest source of joy was his wife Dolores and his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Published in The Reporter on Dec. 18, 2016
There will be a visitation for friends and family from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary's Church in Vacaville with reception following immediately after. Interment will be at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Edward Stahl was born in Baltimore, MD, and is pre-deceased by his parents, Hugo and Lillian Stahl; stepmother, Katherine Stahl and his two brothers, Sam and Peter Stahl. Devoted husband of 72 years to his wife, Dolores, loving father to Katherine Brannon of Vacaville, William (Irene) Stahl of Montclair, NJ, Edward (Margo) Stahl of Ketchikan, AK, Robert Stahl of Vacaville, and Marlene Stahl (John Robinson) of Cordelia; beloved grandfather to Elizabeth Brannon-Patel (Sushil), Robert Scott Brannon (Elida), Nicole Stahl and Schuyler Stahl; and great-grandfather to Casey, Olivia, Shane, Kohen and Nicholas.
With a boyhood dream of flying and a strong desire to serve his country, Edward enrolled in his high school's ROTC program in Washington D.C. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1939, he entered the US Military Prep School in Fort Monroe, VA, to gain acceptance into West Point. It was in 1941, that Franklin Delano Roosevelt appointed Ed to the US Military Academy West Point, NY. On D-Day, June 6, 1944, Edward graduated from West Point with a diploma, aeronautical rating (pilot wings) and became engaged to Dolores Mulvey of Monticello, NY. Throughout his life he would refer to June 6 as his proudest moment when he "got it all in one day".
Edward embarked on his life-long military career as a pilot in the Japanese Theatre flying the famed P-38 Lightning and P-51 Mustang aircraft. He flew one of the first reconnaissance missions over ground zero Nagasaki only days after the impact witnessing the devastation first hand at low altitude. After the war ended and now a captain, Edward was assigned to Hokkaido, Japan. Ed, Dolores and their young family participated in the US Occupation of the Japanese Empire.
Other highlights of his military career include the Cold War era military service with the Strategic Air Command (SAC). He was selected to participate as a pilot in the nascent, top secret B-47 program under General Curtis Lemay. He was proud to say he flew the first B-47 Stratojet in and the last one out of March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA.
In his later years of service he was stationed at Travis Air Force Base where he became the MAC Squadron Commander of the 75th C-141 Squadron. Ed was a command pilot of the C-141 Starlifter, the largest cargo plane in the free world at that time. Duties included transporting troops, supplies and medevac missions during the Vietnam War. He also served one year of military service in Vietnam. Ed was awarded many medals of Honor, including the Bronze Star Medal.
One of his final duties as a pilot was to fly the Embassy Mission around the world that left Travis Air Force Base weekly. He said of the mission, "All you have to do is just follow the sun and it will bring you home".
Transitioning into civilian life, Ed and Dolores chose Vacaville as their home. Ed received an MBA and developed a passion for real estate, which led him to becoming a teacher of Real Estate Principles at Solano Community College and a licensed real estate appraiser. One of his great passions was teaching and mentoring others who wanted to get into the appraisal business.
Ed had a passion for local politics that never faded. Many people knew him through his "Letters to the Editor" featured in The Reporter where he was seldom shy about voicing his opinion. He was appointed to the Solano County Planning Commission by Supervisor Bill Carroll and held this position for 15 years. He stayed politically active often working behind the scenes for those who wanted to better the community he loved.
Ed Stahl was a living embodiment of the West Point motto, "Duty, Honor, Country". He lived and led by example only, without compromise. He had a rare passion for life and the world around him. His greatest source of joy was his wife Dolores and his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Published in The Reporter on Dec. 18, 2016
Edward Schuyler Stahl I, 96, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Vacaville, on Dec. 1.
There will be a visitation for friends and family from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary's Church in Vacaville with reception following immediately after. Interment will be at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Edward Stahl was born in Baltimore, MD, and is pre-deceased by his parents, Hugo and Lillian Stahl; stepmother, Katherine Stahl and his two brothers, Sam and Peter Stahl. Devoted husband of 72 years to his wife, Dolores, loving father to Katherine Brannon of Vacaville, William (Irene) Stahl of Montclair, NJ, Edward (Margo) Stahl of Ketchikan, AK, Robert Stahl of Vacaville, and Marlene Stahl (John Robinson) of Cordelia; beloved grandfather to Elizabeth Brannon-Patel (Sushil), Robert Scott Brannon (Elida), Nicole Stahl and Schuyler Stahl; and great-grandfather to Casey, Olivia, Shane, Kohen and Nicholas.
With a boyhood dream of flying and a strong desire to serve his country, Edward enrolled in his high school's ROTC program in Washington D.C. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1939, he entered the US Military Prep School in Fort Monroe, VA, to gain acceptance into West Point. It was in 1941, that Franklin Delano Roosevelt appointed Ed to the US Military Academy West Point, NY. On D-Day, June 6, 1944, Edward graduated from West Point with a diploma, aeronautical rating (pilot wings) and became engaged to Dolores Mulvey of Monticello, NY. Throughout his life he would refer to June 6 as his proudest moment when he "got it all in one day".
Edward embarked on his life-long military career as a pilot in the Japanese Theatre flying the famed P-38 Lightning and P-51 Mustang aircraft. He flew one of the first reconnaissance missions over ground zero Nagasaki only days after the impact witnessing the devastation first hand at low altitude. After the war ended and now a captain, Edward was assigned to Hokkaido, Japan. Ed, Dolores and their young family participated in the US Occupation of the Japanese Empire.
Other highlights of his military career include the Cold War era military service with the Strategic Air Command (SAC). He was selected to participate as a pilot in the nascent, top secret B-47 program under General Curtis Lemay. He was proud to say he flew the first B-47 Stratojet in and the last one out of March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA.
In his later years of service he was stationed at Travis Air Force Base where he became the MAC Squadron Commander of the 75th C-141 Squadron. Ed was a command pilot of the C-141 Starlifter, the largest cargo plane in the free world at that time. Duties included transporting troops, supplies and medevac missions during the Vietnam War. He also served one year of military service in Vietnam. Ed was awarded many medals of Honor, including the Bronze Star Medal.
One of his final duties as a pilot was to fly the Embassy Mission around the world that left Travis Air Force Base weekly. He said of the mission, "All you have to do is just follow the sun and it will bring you home".
Transitioning into civilian life, Ed and Dolores chose Vacaville as their home. Ed received an MBA and developed a passion for real estate, which led him to becoming a teacher of Real Estate Principles at Solano Community College and a licensed real estate appraiser. One of his great passions was teaching and mentoring others who wanted to get into the appraisal business.
Ed had a passion for local politics that never faded. Many people knew him through his "Letters to the Editor" featured in The Reporter where he was seldom shy about voicing his opinion. He was appointed to the Solano County Planning Commission by Supervisor Bill Carroll and held this position for 15 years. He stayed politically active often working behind the scenes for those who wanted to better the community he loved.
Ed Stahl was a living embodiment of the West Point motto, "Duty, Honor, Country". He lived and led by example only, without compromise. He had a rare passion for life and the world around him. His greatest source of joy was his wife Dolores and his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Published in The Reporter on Dec. 18, 2016
There will be a visitation for friends and family from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary's Church in Vacaville with reception following immediately after. Interment will be at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Edward Stahl was born in Baltimore, MD, and is pre-deceased by his parents, Hugo and Lillian Stahl; stepmother, Katherine Stahl and his two brothers, Sam and Peter Stahl. Devoted husband of 72 years to his wife, Dolores, loving father to Katherine Brannon of Vacaville, William (Irene) Stahl of Montclair, NJ, Edward (Margo) Stahl of Ketchikan, AK, Robert Stahl of Vacaville, and Marlene Stahl (John Robinson) of Cordelia; beloved grandfather to Elizabeth Brannon-Patel (Sushil), Robert Scott Brannon (Elida), Nicole Stahl and Schuyler Stahl; and great-grandfather to Casey, Olivia, Shane, Kohen and Nicholas.
With a boyhood dream of flying and a strong desire to serve his country, Edward enrolled in his high school's ROTC program in Washington D.C. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1939, he entered the US Military Prep School in Fort Monroe, VA, to gain acceptance into West Point. It was in 1941, that Franklin Delano Roosevelt appointed Ed to the US Military Academy West Point, NY. On D-Day, June 6, 1944, Edward graduated from West Point with a diploma, aeronautical rating (pilot wings) and became engaged to Dolores Mulvey of Monticello, NY. Throughout his life he would refer to June 6 as his proudest moment when he "got it all in one day".
Edward embarked on his life-long military career as a pilot in the Japanese Theatre flying the famed P-38 Lightning and P-51 Mustang aircraft. He flew one of the first reconnaissance missions over ground zero Nagasaki only days after the impact witnessing the devastation first hand at low altitude. After the war ended and now a captain, Edward was assigned to Hokkaido, Japan. Ed, Dolores and their young family participated in the US Occupation of the Japanese Empire.
Other highlights of his military career include the Cold War era military service with the Strategic Air Command (SAC). He was selected to participate as a pilot in the nascent, top secret B-47 program under General Curtis Lemay. He was proud to say he flew the first B-47 Stratojet in and the last one out of March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA.
In his later years of service he was stationed at Travis Air Force Base where he became the MAC Squadron Commander of the 75th C-141 Squadron. Ed was a command pilot of the C-141 Starlifter, the largest cargo plane in the free world at that time. Duties included transporting troops, supplies and medevac missions during the Vietnam War. He also served one year of military service in Vietnam. Ed was awarded many medals of Honor, including the Bronze Star Medal.
One of his final duties as a pilot was to fly the Embassy Mission around the world that left Travis Air Force Base weekly. He said of the mission, "All you have to do is just follow the sun and it will bring you home".
Transitioning into civilian life, Ed and Dolores chose Vacaville as their home. Ed received an MBA and developed a passion for real estate, which led him to becoming a teacher of Real Estate Principles at Solano Community College and a licensed real estate appraiser. One of his great passions was teaching and mentoring others who wanted to get into the appraisal business.
Ed had a passion for local politics that never faded. Many people knew him through his "Letters to the Editor" featured in The Reporter where he was seldom shy about voicing his opinion. He was appointed to the Solano County Planning Commission by Supervisor Bill Carroll and held this position for 15 years. He stayed politically active often working behind the scenes for those who wanted to better the community he loved.
Ed Stahl was a living embodiment of the West Point motto, "Duty, Honor, Country". He lived and led by example only, without compromise. He had a rare passion for life and the world around him. His greatest source of joy was his wife Dolores and his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Published in The Reporter on Dec. 18, 2016
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