I wouldn’t have been able to get in a college if he didn’t write all my reference, letters . He got me in Northwestern….life changing 

Dick left this earth far too soon.  He was so very talented, and an all-around great guy.

Thank you Mr. Stahl for teaching me iambic pentameter.  

Mr. Stahl was my teacher in 1987 at Central High School. I had a creative writing class and then he let me do an independent study the second semester where I got to write poems, plays, and stories and he read them and gave me feedback.  Best class ever! He was one of those teachers that had a profound influence on the course of my life.  I wouldn’t be doing the work I’m doing today without Mr. Stahl. 

RIP Mr. Stahl
    We would hide that podium before class started. Stahl always took it with a grain of salt.  He'd find it quickly, move on with class. I don't think I ever ditched one of his classes. He was one of the good ones . He understood he was dealing with kids, taught us all something. Glad he was one of my teachers. I'll be looking up your writings later. Class of 90

Rest in peace, Dick; your talent and your poetry will serve as your epitaphs for the ages. 

It was an honor to have known and worked with Dick Stahl so many years ago on the "Devil's Diary"--a compilation of his student's poetry.  For several years, my computer students typed his student's work of poetry and put all of it together in a booklet.   Then in the last few years, I had the privilege to work with Dick and Helen as he wrote and had published his work since retiring.  I found the book of poems  and pictures about the bluffs along the Mississippi inspiring--one of these days I hope to visit all of the bluffs and reread the poems.  Dick was a very kind and gentle man who taught so much to so many students.  Rest in peace, Dick!

I have some very fond memories of Mr. Stahl's class at CHS. Especially when we dismanteled his podium and it completely fell apart when he touched it. His response was "oh, you guys" as he laughed about it.  
He was a wonderful teacher and had such a kind heart. He introduced me to a love a Robert Frost and an appreciation of poetry. RIP Mr. Stahl you will always be in our hearts.

I will never forget English class with Mr. Stahl. I never really liked poetry, let alone write any until I had his class.  He is one of the great teachers in my memories. 

I always enjoyed the lunches we shared when I was back in Davenport. Dick always had an interesting story to share with me.

Thank you, Mr. Stahl, for teaching The Anerican Novel to my CHS class. I’ve always loved to read and you introduced us to some of the classics. . I’ll have you know- I have reread several of those novels as an adult!
It was also fun to meet up with you again, when I taught clarinet to your daughter, Rita.  Rita is such a sweetheart- just like you and Helen.
You will be missed! My sympathy to your family.
Amy Jackson (Spataru) CHS 1974

Such a kind and caring teacher, with a forgiving nature for rebellious students, as I was in high school. Got to know him and Helen, his rock and partner, as an adult at St. Paul Lutheran Church. A quiet, thinking man with a laugh that revealed his largesse of spirit. My sincere condolences to his family.

I REMEMBER MR.STAHL FROM MY FOURTH PERIOD AMERICAN LITERATURE CLASS AT CENTRAL . IT WAS A SPLIT CLASS WHICH MENT YOU HAD LUCNH HALF WAY THROUGH AFTER THAT HE WOULD BE TALKING AND I WOULD DOZE OFF MY FRIEND WAS ALWAYS TAPPING ME ON THE SHOULDER TO WAKE ME UP.  HE WAS A WONDERFUL TEACHER AND YOUR STUDENTS MISS YOU RIP MR STAHL, GRADUATED 1972 

"Gut Heil" fellow Turner!  We were all richer for having heard your poems and stories.  Thanks for being a part of our lives. 

Ann and I feel privileged to have known Dick as he and Helen authored many articles of Suiter history in collaboration with my Dad, Glen and Aunt Lois. It seemed he wrote a poem for most every Suiter occasion. There’s going to be a difficult void to fill but fortunately his past works are in print. He leaves a rich legacy of love of the Mississippi for future generations to enjoy. Thanks to Helen for her hard work scripting hours of Suiter stories. God bless you and your family as we send our deepest sympathy. 

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Midwest Writing Center

German American Heritage Center & Museum

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Funeral Service

Donald Stahl

Elta (Waage) Stahl

Helen (Moretz) Stahl

Renee Dunn

Randy Stahl

Rita Hart (Steve)

Dr. Donna Stahl

Collette Kay Stahl

Carol Ellen Stahl

Also left to cherish his memory are five grandchildren.

The Runge Mortuary & Crematory

Glen Levetzow

Bill Kortemeyer

Gary Hammond

OBITUARY

Dick Stahl

June 12, 1939 – February 19, 2020

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