Norman Stahel

Norman L. Stahel, 82, of Wausau died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Norman was born March 3, 1928 to the late Reinhart and Viola (Langhoff) Stahel in the town of Stettin. After grade school he worked on the family farm and for various other farmers. In 1950 he started working at Kolbe Brothers Lumber Company retiring in 2000.
Norman loved Polka dancing and went to Melody Inn on Sunday afternoons where he met Jeanette Brummond. They were married on July 10, 1971 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wausau and made their home on North Ninth Ave.
Jeanette preceded him in death on September 9, 2008. He was also preceded in death by sisters; Lydia Werner, Selma Evers, Leona Teske, brothers in-law; Alvin Werner, William Evers, Joseph Mohr, Gary Hermans and sisters-in-law; Jean Stahel and Clair Stahel.
Survivors include two brothers, Merlin and Melvin Stahel of Marathon, three sisters, Esther Mohr and Lois Hermans of Marathon, Verna (Walter) Baneck of Wausau, brother-in-law, Raymond Teske of Wausau, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 7, 2011 at Stettin Christian Cemetery, 1008 N. 120th Ave., Wausau. Reverend Sean Motley of Immanuel Lutheran Church will officiate. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.