Roland K. Stahl

Roland K. Stahl was born on September 1, 1919, in Winside, Nebraska, the son of Max and Emma (Brogren) Stahl. He served his country for four years in the 3rd Armored Division of the U.S. Army during WWII with time in England, France, and Germany. On September 19, 1948, he married Roberta Waller at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Carroll, Nebraska. They farmed in Wayne County, Nebraska until moving in 1964 to a farm north of Galva, Iowa where they lived until retiring in 1989 and moving to Main Street of Galva.

Roland was always cheerful, humorous, and “young at heart” even in his old age. He was an avid re-cycler and was often seen picking up cans and trash from the road-sides, ditches, and curb-sides in Galva. He loved to play Bingo, cards, and games of all kinds. Roland was a member of the American Legion and the Galva Methodist Church.

Roland is survived by his wife, Roberta, of 66 years; three daughters, Rolene (Tom) Beauvais of Sioux City, Roxanne (Steve) Hiatt of Waynesville, OH, and Rochelle Thies of Galva; his five grandchildren, Matt (Rhonda) Hiatt, Melinda (Tyler) Parson, Brandon Hiatt, Dallas (Kelly) Thies, and Brian Beauvais; and great-grandchildren, Silas and Deacon Parson, and Lauren Hiatt. Survivors also include sister-in-laws, Evelyn Stahl and Betty Waller; brother-in-law, Norval (Cindy) Waller; plus many nephews and nieces.

Roland was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Randy Thies; sisters, Sophia (John) Morris and Hilda Lamoree; brothers, Willy (Irene) Stahl and Siegfried Stahl; and brother-in-law, Everett (Lucille) Waller.