Dale E. Stahl

Dale E. Stahl, 78, of Stevens, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Lincoln, Dale was a son of the late Edward W. and Anna H. (Haldeman) Stahl and the loving husband of Joanne (Roether) Stahl for 52 years.

Dale was a veteran of the U.S. Army and proudly served as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. After his military service, Dale devoted his life to public service. He served as the Chief of Police for Clay Township for 30 years, ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. His commitment to law enforcement was unwavering, and he retired with honor from his position as a policeman. In addition to his role as Chief of Police, Dale served as the Zoning Officer for Clay Township for 14 years, where he played a crucial role in managing land use and development in his community. Dale was also devoted to his role as Chief Engineer for the Durlach & Mt. Airy Fire Company where he served for 63 years. Outside of his professional life, Dale found joy in farming, raising cattle and horses. He was an active member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ephrata. Dale will be remembered for his selfless dedication to public service, his unwavering commitment to his community. He deeply loved his family and leaves behind a legacy of bravery, integrity, and devotion.

In addition to his wife, Dale is survived by a daughter, Jodell Stahl Balser, wife of Michael Balser, of Denver; grandsons, Aiden Balser and Tyler Balser; a sister, Barbara A. Stahl of Lititz; two brothers, Daniel Stahl (Sally) of Stevens and C. Timothy Stahl of Lititz; three nieces, Elisabeth Stahl Baker, Katie Stahl, Sarah Stahl; and nephew, Adam Stahl.

Viewings will be held on Mon., Apr. 8th from 4 to 7 p.m. and Tues., Apr. 9th from 9 to 10 a.m. at Ephrata Community Church, 70 Clay School Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522, please enter via Entrance 2. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday in the church, officiated by Reverend Jeffrey H. Goodman. Interment will immediately follow with military honors at Middle Creek Church Cemetery, Lititz.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1331 W. Main St., Ephrata, Pa 17522 or Durlach & Mt. Airy Fire Co., 880 Durlach Rd., Stevens, Pa 17578.

Arrangements by Gravenor Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Inc., Ephrata, Pa. www.siplerfuneralhome.com