Kenneth “Ken” R. Stohl Sr.

IRON MOUNTAIN — Kenneth “Ken” R. Stohl Sr., 76, passed away from a battle with lung disease the morning of Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, Wis., surrounded by loving family.

Born April 28, 1947, in Iron Mountain to the late David and Eileen (Koller) Stohl. Ken remained in his birthplace throughout his formative years and through primary schooling. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1986. After his first marriage gave him a junior and a step-daughter, Ken’s family grew again to include two new step-children when he married his high-school sweetheart Lynn (Bouffiou) Stohl on July 22, 1999, in Tampa, Fla.

He retired from the civilian workforce in 2007. Ken stayed abreast of current events and had steadfast beliefs and opinions on politics, and he was always ready to debate the news of the day. If you came to him looking for advice, you could count on solid guidance: “Priorities. Priorities. Priorities.”

Survivors include his wife, Lynn Stohl of Iron Mountain; son, Kenneth (Ann) Stohl Jr., of Savannah, Ga.; two step-daughters, Dawn Michelle (Michael) Parkinson of Land O’ Lakes, Fla., and Angela Emond of Iron Mountain; step-son, Kristopher (Megan) Lund of Seffner, Fla.; grandchildren, Matthew Stohl, Sarah Stohl, Sandra Sculli, Krystin Young, Jessica Young, Ryan Young, Nathan Lund, Zachary (Maria) Duby, Kristopher (Courtney) Lund Jr., Brynn Lund, Justin Lund, Mia Cortese, Anthony Cortese, and Alexander Cortese; numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Lou Flesch of Aurora, Wis.; a brother, Randy (Joan) Stohl of Iron Mountain; and many other extended family.

The family wishes to extend their thanks to all caregivers from Maryhill Manor for the tender care given to Ken.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at First Evangelical Church, 1210 South Stephenson Avenue in Iron Mountain. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church. A luncheon will follow services at the church.

Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain, with Military Honors being conducted by American Legion Post #50 and the United States Army.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes for Ken’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.

The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain to honor Ken’s legacy of life.