Louis Stangl

Louis Stangl, age 52, of rural Pierz, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 13, 2010 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN, with Rev. Gerald Dalseth officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Sunday and 9-10am Monday all at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN. There will be a parish prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at church followed by Knights of Columbus Office of the Dead at 7:30 p.m. Louis was born on February 5, 1958 in Little Falls, MN, the son of Marvin & Beatrice (Casey) Stangl. He grew up on the family farm east of Pierz. He attended grade school and high school in Pierz graduating with the Class of 1976. He continued his education at St. Cloud State graduating in 1981 with a degree in education. He taught school in Hector, MN for one year before moving back to the farm to farm with his father. Along with farming, Louis was a Mycogen seed dealer. He was currently a supervisor on the Pierz Township Board, lectured in church, was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He enjoyed ice fishing, bowling, watching sports on TV, reading the newspaper, anything outdoors and especially spending time with his family. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Joseph (Diane) Stangl of Little Falls, MN, Mark Stangl of Pierz, MN, and Emily Stangl of Pierz, MN; grandchildren, Ellie Hanson of Pierz, MN and Aliana Stangl of Little Falls, MN; father, Marvin (Marion) Stangl of Pierz, MN; siblings, Cheryl (Keith) Gaspers of Bloomington, MN, Debra Stangl of Inver Grove Heights, MN, Judy (Tim) Diederichs of St. Cloud, MN and Nancy (Stacey) Stangl Taylor of Minneapolis, MN; step-siblings, Ann (Steve) Kerska of Web Lake, WI and Debbie (Charlie) Poser of Pierz, MN, many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Louis was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice Stangl (1988); grandparents, Louis & Jane Casey and Joseph & Anna Stangl; step-brothers, Wayne and LeRoy Plante.