David Lee Stockler

David was born on July 7, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, to Louis and Velma Stockler. He attended Stivers High School and joined the Army. He retired after a 32-year career as a cook for the Wright Patterson Air Force Base to spend time with family, friends, and neighbors. David always had a sunny disposition with a bright smile that lit up the room. His favorite times were spent visiting and sharing stories with family, friends, and neighbors. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and always trying to get the “Big One.” He was an avid fan of the Dayton Flyers and Duke University Basketball teams. You always knew David from a distance because he waved to everyone and always said “See you when I see you” as he was leaving the room.

David is survived by his wife Janet Stockler and sons Darren (Tera) Stockler and Matthew (Alicia) Stockler in addition to his grandchildren Fern, Fletcher, and Elyssa. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Velma Stockler, and his siblings Von Stockler, Marvin Stockler, and Doris Anderson.

Family, Friends, and Neighbors are invited to honor and celebrate David Lee Stockler’s life on Friday, September 12, 2025, with a visitation from 10am-11am at Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, 2300 S Smithville Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45420 with a funeral mass at 11am and reception immediately following at Tobias Funeral Home-Belmont Chapel, 648 Watervliet Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45420. David requested that attendees wear casual dress attire, no suits.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to donate to a cancer society of your choice in David’s honor.