Michael Graham Stadtler Sr.'s Obituary
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Michael Graham Stadtler, Sr., better known as Mike Stadtler, beloved father and grandfather, who peacefully passed away after a hard-fought battle with renal cancer on December 8, 2024. Mike was born in Washington, DC, on September 4, 1948, and spent his career as a banker in the Baltimore, Maryland area before retiring to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Michael is survived by his children, Jennifer M. Stadtler (daughter), Michael G. Stadtler, Jr. (son) and wife Monica Stadtler, Tracey Turner (stepdaughter); grandchildren, Ruby J. Davis, Michael G. Stadtler III, Julia C. Stadtler, Meghan Brown, Melanie Brown, Jack Ragone, and Paul Ragone; and brother, John W. Stadtler, Jr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda A. Stadtler; parents, John W. Stadtler, Sr. and Katherine E. Stadtler; and sister-in-law, Ann Marie C. Stadtler, DNP, RC, CPNP.
Mike attended church every morning, followed by a long walk on the Rehoboth boardwalk, occasionally grabbing a hotdog from Gus & Gus. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing cards with his buddies at the clubhouse at Rehoboth Beach Country Club, as well as the occasional trip to Dover Downs. Mike never missed a birthday, graduation, sports event, or other important milestones for those he held close to his heart.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes Atkins~Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, 401 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE. Interment will follow services at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 32112 Vines Creek Rd., Dagsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center www.hopkinsmedicine.org
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