Kathryn Helen Stahl

LAMBERTVILLE, MI- Kathryn Helen Stahl age 93, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, died on November 15, 2021 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Lambertville, MI. Kathryn was born on November 10, 1938 in Toledo, OH to LeRoy “Roy” and Stella (Vorwalder) Peterson. She graduated as the 1946 Class Valedictorian at Whitmer High School and went on to attend Toledo University. On October 30, 1948, Kathryn married her “Mr. Wonderful”, Charles R. Stahl, and they celebrated over 69 years together before his death on February 8, 2018. Charles and Kathryn owned Harley Davidson’s Sales Corporation in Toledo for over 40 years. They started out on Adams Street and later built a new store and showroom on Detroit Ave. Kathryn held the title of “VP” and was an excellent bookkeeper for the business. Her organizational skills were evident in keeping all the licensing current to waiting on the customers and meeting their needs. Longtime customers would often refer to her as “Mrs. Harley Charlie”. Over the years, Kathryn was a member of Alexis Congregational Church and Mayfair Plymouth Congregational Church both in Toledo. She was a talented pianist and would be called upon to help play at special events for the churches. Kathryn also enjoyed singing and belonged to the Sweet Adelines/Seaway City Chapter in Toledo for a number of years. Kathryn is survived by her loving son, Randy Stahl of Blissfield; many dear nieces and nephews; and wonderful neighbors that were like family, the Johnson and Paxton families of Stateline Road in Toledo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; siblings, Walt and Leonard Peterson, and Dorothy Meyers. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Wellsville United Methodist Church in Blissfield with Rev. Ed Weiss officiating. Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at church. A private graveside burial will take place on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, OH. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, in Blissfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Careline Hospice of Jackson or WGTE Channel 30 Public Television in Toledo, OH in Kathryn’s honor. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Kathryn Helen Stahl

November 10, 1938 - November 15, 2021