Bruce Richard Stahl

He was born on August 09, 1961, to James Richard and Patricia June Stahl, Bruce grew up in southwest Fort Wayne. His childhood was filled with wonderful and wild adventures with his siblings and friends who roamed the neighborhoods on their bikes and played from the morning until sunset. He attended Homestead High School and worked for Roger’s Supermarket where he met and made lifelong friendships. After graduation, Bruce received his degree in electronics from IIT of Fort Wayne, married his first

wife Nancy Trevino, his high school sweetheart and embarked on his first career by moving to Dallas, Texas where he worked for Texas Instruments.

In 1995, Bruce married Kimberly York(Long), and they lived in Fort Wayne with their blended family until present day. During this time Bruce began his second career with the Fort Wayne Fire

Department which he retired from after twenty plus years.

Bruce’s greatest joy was his family and friends. His many nieces and nephews considered him a mentor and father figure. In his neighborhood, Bruce was considered the “pied piper” of his

cul-de-sac, as all the children were drawn to him for advice and help with their various projects.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Kimberly Layne Stahl; parents James and Patricia Stahl; son, Joseph(Audrey) Stahl; daughter Samantha (Curtis) Wheat; brothers Daniel (Janet)Stahl and Ron Stahl, and sister, Julie Stahl. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Grace, Stella, Harper, Lincoln and Parker of Fort Wayne and Javanni and Alayna Wheat of Alaska; and many nieces and nephews

who are scattered around our country.

He was preceded in death by his son Spencer Sterling York, November 23, 2025.

Memorials may be made to any Veterans’ advocacy group.

A Celebration of Life will be planned in the near future.

Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons, Fort Wayn