Edgar Stahlecker --  1976

     Edgar John Stahlecker  was born Feb. 15, 1924, to Margaret and Edward Stahlecker at the family home 12 miles northeast of Bethune.  As an infant he was baptized and later was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he was a life long member, serving on the church council and a member of the brotherhood.
    During World War II he spent two years in the Army, being stationed in  Japan.  The remainder of his life was spent on the family farm.
    On May 2, 1956, he was united in marriage to Jeanette Smith.  Three children were born to their union, Kerry, who is 19, Deanna, 9 and James, 7.
    Edgar passed away Dec. 19 at the Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.  
    He was preceded in death by his father.  He is survived by his mother Margaret Stahlecker of Burlington, his wife, Jeanette; two sons, Kerry and James, one daughter, Deanna; six brothers and sisters, Lenora Weiss of Bethune, Helen Kliment of Warrenton, Ore.; Irma Chubbuck and Wilma Maddox of Burlington, Walter Stahlecker of Arvada and Martin Stahlecker of Golden in addition to a host of other relatives and friends.
     Funeral services for Mr. Stahlecker were held Thursday, Dec. 23, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Keith Hedstrom officiating. Song selections, "I Know Whom I Have Believed," "Have Thine Own Way Lord" and "The Lord's Prayer," were sung by the men's choir and Bob Hendricks, accompanied at the piano by Karen Ziegler.  Casket bearers were Dennis Stahlecker, Chris and Pete Schlichenmayer, Gottlieb Adolf Jr., Kermit Buol and Harold Weisshaar.
     Interment was made in Fairview Cemetery.