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Sheila Ann Germain Stahler

Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On October 27, 2021 @ 2:19 pm In 2021,Obituaries | 20 Comments

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Sheila Stahler passed away October 26, 2021 very peacefully with her family present to comfort her at Hennepin Healthcare Hospital in Minneapolis.

Sheila was born July 2, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to parents Robert and Frances Germain, but spent her childhood and teen years in Stillwater, MN where she attended elementary and high school. Later Sheila attended college at St. Cloud State and Mankato State universities earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education and special education. Sheila was working on a PhD degree at the time of her retirement from Jordan High School in 2008 after 34 years, her entire career, working with her best friends in the special education department in Jordan. Sheila was committed to her students and touched many lives in Jordan, MN.

Sheila’s life changed in March 2010 when she suddenly developed renal failure and needed dialysis. Sheila’s life changed again in January 2011 when her sister-in-law Barbara donated a kidney for a kidney transplant. With the transplant, Sheila was able to resume some of her normal activities until the transplant failed in 2018. Sheila’s nephew William donated a second kidney for transplantation in October 2018 which was very successful allowing Sheila much freedom. Sheila was forever grateful for the gifts she received and to Hennepin Healthcare for their excellent and compassionate care. Both transplants were performed at Hennepin Healthcare.

In November, 1974 Sheila met Paul Stahler at a high school wrestling match and a party afterwards. That was the beginning of a long and very happy union. Sheila married Paul on

April 25, 1980 at St. John the Baptist Church in Jordan. They were together for 47 years until Sheila’s passing. During that time Sheila supported Paul in his medical pursuits and only took time off from teaching for childbirth. Sheila delivered two wonderful children. Paul is a surgeon at Hennepin Healthcare and Barbara is a senior accountant. Sheila loved playing with and babysitting her grandchildren Lillian, Robbie, Sophia, and Henry. Sheila also loved playing cards with her sister-in-law Beth and cribbage with Paul.

Being raised by her father and living in Stillwater near the St. Croix River, Sheila loved the outdoors. Sheila was an avid fisherperson, enjoyed camping and hiking, and the North Country. Sheila and Paul made an annual trip to the BWCAW and Quetico for canoeing, wilderness, and fishing. Since her kidney transplant Sheila has gone to Lake of the Woods for summer and winter walleye fishing. Sheila maintained a second home on Mille Lacs Lake for many years and more recently at Gordon, Wisconsin where she continued outdoor adventures, trail riding, and entertained friends.

In 1997 Sheila became a member of the Prior Lake Lions Club. This year Sheila was serving her third term as Club president. Sheila was honored by the Lions with nearly every award possible including Lion of the Year three times. Sheila served on the Lions District 5M2 cabinet for ten years as Peace Poster Chair and made many friends there. Sheila attended local, regional, and International Lions conventions.

Sheila was a member of Boy Scouts and a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow. Sheila was a Scout Pack Commissioner earning her Commissioner’s Key early on, attended many campouts and other Scouting activities. Sheila also was on both the Troop and Pack 331 Committees sponsored by her Lions Club. Sheila was an active Girl Scout leader and later became the Lions liaison for the Prior Lake Girl Scouts. Sheila was very proud of the fact that her son Paul became an Eagle Scout and daughter Barbara became a Gold Scout in Prior Lake.

Sheila was a member of St. John the Baptist parish in Jordan and St. Michael’s Parish in Prior Lake.

Sheila is survived by her husband Paul, children Paul and Barbara and spouses Kathy and Joe, and grandchildren Lillian, Robert, Sophia, and Henry.

A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Ballard Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan, MN from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM with Liturgy of the Word at 7:00 PM. Father Tom Walker will preside. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to The Kidney Transplant Program at Hennepin Healthcare, 701 Park Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55415.

Sheila will be interred at the Gordon, Wisconsin cemetery near the headwaters of the St. Croix River at a later date when her family can be with her for the service.

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Condolence from Harry and Loretta Klenke on October 28th, 2021 6:57 pm

Paul, Paul Jr, and Barb

So sorry to hear about Lion Sheila’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Condolence from Ed and Jenny Speiker on October 29th, 2021 2:41 pm

So sad that Shelia has passed. We will all miss her.

Condolence from Larry Kauzlarich on October 29th, 2021 4:46 pm

So sorry to hear this. Always enjoyed visiting with her whenever our paths crossed after both our retirements.
I had great respect for her as a teacher and advocate for her students. Paul, Mary and I are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Larry and Mary Kauzlarich

Condolence from Wayne and Diane WhippsPaaa on October 30th, 2021 11:24 am

Paul and family so sorry to hear of Sheilas passing . Sending thoughts and prayers.

Ppp

Condolence from Virgil Young on October 30th, 2021 3:02 pm

I am shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Sheila. My condolences to her family. Sheila was a wonderful colleague and friend at Jordan High School. She will be missed.

Condolence from Tatyana Gleyzer on October 31st, 2021 11:47 am

Dr. Stahler, I am very sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you and your family.

Condolence from Janet R Knakmuhs on October 31st, 2021 3:48 pm

Sending Symnpathy to Paul and the family in Sheila’s passing. She was a wonderful friend. Janet and Charlie Knakmuhs

Condolence from Grace Tillotson on October 31st, 2021 4:36 pm

To Sheila’s family: I first met Sheila when I was hired in Prior Lake as a Special Education teacher…I believe she was in a similar position in Jordan… She was dedicated, knowledgeable and willing to express her thoughts regarding our emerging profession… Later I got to know her kids through the Prior Lake School system…her son, Paul, was a favorite of mine…he was also one of the Confirmation students in my Faith Formation class…he went on to earn his Eagle Scout status and I was invited to attend the ceremony…My deepest sympathy to Shelia’s family ….she was a wonderful, caring and selfless individual…. May her memory be blessed….

Condolence from Steven Schmid on October 31st, 2021 5:20 pm

Paul so sorry on hearing Sheila’s passing! Sending hugs and Prayers.

Condolence from Kenneth Hanson on November 1st, 2021 7:04 am

So Sad to Hear Of The Passing of Sheila. She Will Be Missed By All !!!

Condolence from Paul Mittelstadt on November 3rd, 2021 9:03 am

Paul, so sorry to hear about Sheila’s passing. Sincerely Paul Mittelstadt

Condolence from Laura and Bob Vogel on November 5th, 2021 1:26 pm

Dr. Paul and family, we were so sorry to read that Sheila had passed away. We always enjoyed talking to both of you at Lion functions or other places Both of you are wonderful giving people. Sheila will be missed by all!

Condolence from Rosemary Frank on November 6th, 2021 1:50 pm

May God wrap his arms around you Paul/family and gift you a peaceful journey as you mourn the loss of Sheila, and her shining light. I love you all and was blessed to have known Sheila, an amazing woman and friend.
Sheila continues to twinkle her light from above.

Condolence from Ann M Stocker on November 7th, 2021 10:58 am

Sheila was a wonderful coworker, I learned so much from her. She will truly be missed.

Condolence from Andrea Kraft on November 8th, 2021 11:24 am

Sending my thoughts and prayers to your family! Sheila was a wonderful person. She introduced me to the Lions and always made me feel welcome. You could tell she was a passionate person who truly cared about the wellbeing of others. She will be missed.

Condolence from Liz Thaves on November 10th, 2021 8:50 am

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the families.

Condolence from Roger Schurke on November 11th, 2021 11:08 am

Our prayers are with you and your family Paul. I know how much you enjoyed your lives together from our conversations over the years, particularly the RV discussions and the travels the two of you took. Your love for Sheila was always readily apparent. I learned of Sheila’s homegoing yesterday while at Shakopee and look forward to visiting with you again. My prayers are with you, my friend!

Roger Schurke

Condolence from Abdusamed Hassen on November 11th, 2021 10:51 pm

Hello Dr. Stahler, again I would like to say sorry about your loss. I met Sheila once on the phone when I called you at home and the other time was at MCF-Shakopee, when she brought us Lunch. Both time she make me feel as if I have known her for long. She is a caring person. God bless her soul and give you strengths.

Condolence from Hotzler on November 14th, 2021 12:40 pm

Dear Paul and family,
I always looked forward to Lions functions where I would see Sheila and Paul actively participating in every activity. Sheila was a great volunteer and friend to all. She will be deeply missed.

Sheri (Hotzler) Johnston

Condolence from Christiane Fischer on November 25th, 2021 10:29 am

Dear Paul and family,
We are deeply sorry to hear abrupt your los. Sheila will not be forgotten.
Sending you our love and condolence,
Christiane and Stefan Fischer
Hamburg, Germany

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