He was preceded in death by his grandparents Heinrich and Maria Stahlman; and uncle Carl Stahlman.
He is survived by his loving wife Zora; sons Sasha and Igor; sister and brother-in-law Ljubica Goranovic-Jazavac and Sulejman Jazavac; nieces Arijana Goranovic and Tea Knezevic; nephew Sandro Jazavac; aunt Cvijeta Vuletic; and numerous friends.
He worked 20 years as an engineer for Zeljezara Zenica in Bosnia and 15 years as a mechanic for Triumph Fabrications in Hot Springs. He enjoyed listening and collecting music, fishing, and playing chess.
He married the love of his life, Zora, on the November 8, 1980, in Bosnia, together the two raised two wonderful sons. He loved to spend time with his family, whether at home or during their travels. He will be greatly missed.