Ray Stahl, Jr. age 66, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born May 18th, 1945 to Ray P. and Dorothy May (Watson) Stahl, Sr. in Toledo, Ohio. Ray was employed with Champion Spark Plug and then Calphalon for many years. He was also a U.S. Navy Veteran serving his country proudly aboard the USS Saratoga. Ray was very technically inclined and loved playing on the computer. He also enjoyed gardening and watching Home Improvement shows. Most importantly, Ray was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather cherishing the time he was able to spend with his family.
In addition to his parents, Ray Stahl, Sr. and Dorothy M. Watson, Ray was preceded in death by his infant son, Mark; step-mother, Elaine Stahl and grandmother, Lillian Stahl.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Nora S. (Bonds) Stahl; children, Ray P. (Nobie) Stahl, III, Diane M. Stahl, Darin R. (Gabrielle) Stahl, Angela (Jason) Mitchell, Robert R. Stahl and Samantha C. Stahl; grandchildren, Jessica, Christopher, Anthony, Joshua, Jacob, Alyssa, Andrew, Kadin and Ethan; great-granddaughter, Amber; brothers, Thomas V. Stahl, David Englehardt and sisters, Charlene (Jerry) Arp, Marsha (Ron) Marion.
The family will receive guests Saturday, August 6th, 2011 from 1-3:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). A Memorial Service will begin Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
Those wishing to make a contribution are asked to consider the family.