Clifford John Stadler Obituary
Clifford John Stadler of Oconomowoc, WI, was Born to Eternal Peace on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 87.
Cliff was born on December 2, 1937, in Antigo, WI, the fourth of ten children. He was married to the love of his life Christine (Henner) for 68 years. During that time, they lived in several homes making friends across Southeastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Mequon, Hartland, Oconomowoc), and in Bonita Springs, FL.
He is survived by Christine and their children Clifford Stadler, Chris (Holly) Stadler, and Chuck (Ann) Stadler. Grandchildren Kelly (Austin) Diesta, Tom (Jasmine) Stadler, Laura Stadler, Sarah Stadler, along with two great grandchildren, Parker and Bennett. Cliff's remaining siblings are Priscilla McMillen, Claire Cerizo, Mark Steffek, Greg Steffek, along with many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
After graduating from Boys Tech High School in Milwaukee, Cliff spent his 45-year career at Dickten Masch Plastics, Inc. in Nashotah. He held roles in operations, tool & die making, quoting, and retired as a project engineer. He was committed to making the company the best it could be and recruited family and friends to work there.
Cliff enjoyed warm weather, happy hours, and watching his grandchildren's activities. Cliff and Chris spent 18 winters in the Florida sunshine. He golfed, played bocci ball, enjoyed the beach, and served as a condo association leader.
Cliff was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Juanita, stepfather Edward Steffek; brothers Fran, George, and Jim; sisters Edna, Pat, sisters-in-law Anita and Audrey, brothers-in-law Roger, Clem, Mike, and Bob, and in-laws William and Martha Henner.
A celebration of Cliff's life will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, W314 N7462 WI-83, Hartland, WI, 53029 from 10:00-11:30AM with the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:30AM. Lunch to immediately follow with a private inurnment at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Lung Association (https://www.lung.org) or Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish (https://www.stteresaofcalcutta.org).
