Martin Moritz Stokler

Born June 5, 1919 in Berlin, Germany, Martin S. Stokler first immigrated during World War II to Bolivia in 1938 to escape Nazi Germany, and after the war to the United States in 1953. He worked for the Lion Ribbon Company in New York City before retiring to Florida in 1976. Mr. Stokler had a Florida Realtors license, which he renewed at the age of 90. He was an active member of the Jewish War Veterans, Temple Israel, a bowling league, Toastmasters, the Men’s Club and B’nai B’rith. He enjoyed bowling, playing the casinos, travel, cooking, his condo river view, the space program, flowers and being a 2003 newlywed.

He is survived by his wife, Gerda of Cocoa Beach, and his 4 stepchildren: Robert Horton (Pauline) of Detroit, Michigan, Paulette Brodsky of Brewer, Maine, Vicki (Wayne) Owens of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Howie Brodsky (Donna) of San Martin, California. Mr. Stokler had 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 new great great grandchildren, who loved his jokes and laughter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Temple Israel Rabbi Patricia Ernest Hickman’s Discretionary Fund, 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Viera, FL 32940. A private service will be held for immediate family at the gravesite.