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Kenneth T. Stehli, 76

April 03, 2014

Kenneth T. Stehli, 76, a retired Lieutenant Colonel with the U.S. Air Force, of Lititz, passed away at his home on April 3, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Godfrey and Mary (Schmidt) Stehli. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Goodison) Stehli, of Lancaster.

Ken was a former member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. He graduated from St. Joseph’s University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting.

Ken retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1979. He had a distinguished military career including flying EB-66 electronic warfare aircraft in Vietnam, as well as B-52s. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and retired after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Order of Daedalians, a society devoted to the perpetuation of military aviation.

Ken was an avid model train enthusiast, and additionally enjoyed full size trains.

He is survived by five children, Alysse M. Stehli of Harrisburg, Christopher M. Stehli of Boston, MA, Kenneth T. Stehli, Jr., of Pittsburgh, and fiancé of Weihong Yang, Susan E. Stehli, of Pittsburgh, and the wife of Robert Williams, and Timothy M. Stehli of Nashville, TN; grandson Christian Williams; and a brother, James Stehli, of Binghamton, NY.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, April 12, 2014 in the Chapel of the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory at 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA with The Rev. Craig A. Ross officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1-2PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ken’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601.

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March 20, 2015

To The Family:
I was just informed of Ken’s passing as I live near Chicago IL. I saw Ken about 2 years ago when my son I visisted Ken, in which Ken gave him great advice as he now is in the Air Force. Ken would come to my house in Landisville on Mondays and I would listen to his days in the Air Force. I had asked him if he had pictures of himself with his planes. He provided me with an entire loose leaf binder of pictures and awards. It was a privledge to know Ken and I will surely miss this truely great American who loved his country. Rest in Peace Ken
Ronnie Reber
 

April 07, 2014

Alysse and family,
May your faith, family, and friends be the makings of your flotation device during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Roseann Cordelli, Mechanicsburg, PA

April 06, 2014

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings.
Ken has found peace at last.

April 06, 2014

Bill and I were sorry to hear of Ken’s passing.  It was very nice to have been neighbors with him and we wish you peace and comfort from your memories at this difficult time
Sincerely,
Bill and Donna Wiest

April 06, 2014

So sorry to all of you and your loved ones who knew Kenneth. I got to meet Kenneth through his Lancaster family. I hope you all well through this difficult time. 

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Saturday, April 12, 2014
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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