Mr. Stan E. Stiegman, age 74, of Nashville, IL went
home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June
10, 2010 at 12:50 P.M at his home surrounded by his
loving family, after a courageous battle against
cancer.
Mr. Stiegman was born on December 30 , 1935 at
Clinton County, IL, the son of Edwin and Amanda
(Bielfeldt) Stiegman, both deceased. He was baptized
by Pastor A.F. Schlobohm on February 16, 1936 at St.
Peter’s Lutheran Church in Beaver Prairie, IL. He was
united in marriage to his wife and soul mate Carolyn
Gutzler in June of 1956 and she survives his passing
in Nashville.
Stan was a well respected business owner for many
years operating the local Shell service station and
Firestone store. He later joined the Holzhauer Auto
and Truck family until his retirement. Stan was
known for always showing compassion for his fellow
man. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church
in Nashville, a former member of the Nashville
Jaycees and the Lions Club in Nashville and he also
served on the Nashville City Council for numerous
years. He was an
avid golf enthusiast, as he was a member of the
Monday night men’s league and the Wednesday
night “Green Jackets”. Most of all Stan loved his
family, and was a devoted and loving husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be
forever missed and cherished.
In addition to his wife, Stan is survived by his
two sons, Tab Stiegman and wife Jenni of Pheonix,
Arizona and Brett Stiegman of Nashville; four
grandchildren, Eric Stiegman and wife Tessa of
Nashville, Garrett Stiegman of Edwardsville and
special friend DeAnn Kania of Nashville, Whitney
Stiegman of Nashville and Kelsey Stiegman and special
friend Andrew Schomaker of Nashville; three great
grandchildren, Brynn, Claire and Cole Stiegman all of
Nashville. Also surviving are his brother,
Edwin “Jr.” Stiegman and wife Palma of Nashville;
sister, Geraldine Twenhafel of New Minden; two
brothers-in-law, Larry Gutzler and wife Carole of
Lerna, IL and Willard Gerstkemper of Hoyleton; many
nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son,
David; infant daughter, Lori Ann; sister Darlene
Gerstkemper; brother-in-law, Kenneth Twenhafel;
father-in-law, Lee Gutzler; and mother-in-law,
Dorothy Gutzler and special friend Vince Persigehl.