Arthur was born on January 1, 1931 to Arthur Sr. and Clarabell Stuhr in San Fernando, California where he grew up with his childhood friend James Thompson. He had a lot of interests and likes in his younger years. One of those interests was motorcycles and cars, in short Art liked to go fast. He was also affiliated with a car club called the 4 Piston Club. Arthur was a Veteran of the Korean War. Staying true to his nature, he was an aircraft mechanic for the US Air Force. Arthur had many adventures and life experiences while in the military. After being discharged from the military, he was employed by LA County Weights and Measures. Soon after, Arthur met the love of his life, Anne Marie Nissen. They were married and soon had children on the way. Arthur is survived by his 3 children, Aileen, Andrew and Alan, along with 6 grandchildren.
Art was a very active with his children’s extracurricular activities such as running, baseball, softball and soccer. Art was also very involved with the Boy & Girl Scouts. He took on a lot of responsibility while at Troop 443 of Covina and was a respected authority figure, discovering new interests such as hiking and fishing. Art loved all living things, except for snakes. For some reason, snakes really creeped him out. While in scouts, he also befriended a lot of very dear friends.
Art retired after 30 years with the County. After retirement, he enjoyed working around the house and garden and participating in his grandchildren’s lives by volunteering to co-coach the teams they were on. Over the course of his life, Art developed a passion for Major League Baseball resulting in participating in a rotisserie league with family and friends.
Art was loved by all who he knew as a man and a friend. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Dad, thank you for always being there for us and being true to yourself, with strong values and beliefs. Rest peacefully knowing all of those values and beliefs are instilled in your children and grandchildren.
FAMILY
Aileen NalbachDaughter
Andrew StuhrSon
Alan StuhrSon
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