Charles Stemler, Jr.

Charles (Charlie) Stemler, Jr., 87, Kokomo, passed away August 3, 2016. He was born July 23, 1929 in Lahunta, Colorado, the son of Charles Sr. and Mayme (Roseberry) Stemler. Charles retired as a crane operator from Continental Steel Corp. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the U.S, Africa and Cuba making runways for planes. He was proud to be a member of the Seabees. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Nancy and brother, Robert. He is survived by his niece, Jenny (Fred) Vieck, nephew Michael Stemler, sister-in-law Rebecca Stemler and special friend Peggy Durr, and eight great-nieces and ten great-nephews. Charles was an avid golfer and played several golf courses throughout the U.S., his favorite being Myrtle Beach. He also enjoyed dancing, Frank Sinatra music and nice cars – especially convertibles, which in his younger days he drove around the downtown square of Kokomo with the top down and the heater on. He was an accomplished stained glass artist and created many beautiful keepsakes. Each Fall, he and Nancy would spend a week at their timeshare in Branson, Missouri and also spent several Winters in Naples, Florida. Charles’ funeral service will be on Monday, August 8, 2016 at 12 Noon at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 W. Alto Road, Kokomo, IN 46902. Visitation will be on Monday, July 8, 2016 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow the funeral service in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. A tribute to Charles's life may be viewed online at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com, where condolences may be shared with his family.