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Topic: (Our Dearest Friend) Leonard Stadler Passes
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Ken Latchum
Member From: Danville, Va. USA
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posted 09 September 2002 01:33 PM
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Dear Friends: I am very sorry to have to let everyone know that Mr. Leonard Stadler (manufacture of the MARLEN STEELGUITAR)passed away this smorning around 7-8 am after 5-6 weeks of declining health. I will give the arrangements as I know them at this time. The Wake (Visitation at the funeral home) will take place tomorrow night (tue) 9/10 at 7pm. Wilkerson Funeral Home is handling the funeral and is located on Richardson Dr. Reidsville, NC. The funeral is scheduled for 2PM Wed. 9/11/02 at the funeral home chapel. The Steelguitar world has lost another dear friend and supporter.
(If anyone needs any additional information please contact me at 434-792-2287)Thanks for reading this!
Ken Latchum |
Ron Page
Member From: Cincinnati, OH USA
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posted 09 September 2002 01:41 PM
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My condolences to Leonard's family and friends.I'm no great steel player, but my first guitar was a used Marlen D-10. I didn't make it sound like much -- my fault, not the guitar-- but it sure was purty to look at. |
Tommy White
Member From: Hendersonville,Tn., U.S.A.
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posted 09 September 2002 02:34 PM
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I am very saddened to hear this awful news. Although Leonard and I had lost touch over the years, he was a treasured friend. He was always honest, kind and willing to help anyone.
God bless Leonard Stadler.
Tommy White |
Ray Walker
Member From: Smithfield, NC, USA
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posted 09 September 2002 02:58 PM
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We have lost a very dear friend today. Leonard Stadler was not just a builder of a great steel guitar but was a man loved by so many. In his journet through life he made so many friends because he had such a unique way of just giving his heart to all that passed his way. We will miss him dearly. |
SKIP MERTZ
Member From: N.C
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posted 09 September 2002 02:59 PM
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Something to think about! Do we put contributers to the steel guitar community in the SGHOF. If not we need to! Leonard, Ron Sr. and others, should be recognized for thier contributions |
Al Miller
Member From: Nashville, TN
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posted 09 September 2002 03:28 PM
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I am So sorry to hear the news about MR stadler, he was truly a great person and Built one hell of A Steel guitar. i didnt have the Pleasure of knowing him long But I will remember him for ever!!
God Bless you Mr stadler and GOD SPEED MY FREIND!!
BOO Miller
P.s i Agree with "SGHOF" Idea. |
Leigh Howell
Member From: Holly Ridge, NC, USA
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posted 09 September 2002 03:47 PM
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Ken.
Though I did'nt know Mr Stadler personally, I want to send my condolences to you, and his family. Leigh |
Jerry Fleming
Member From: Moneta, Virginia, USA
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posted 09 September 2002 04:00 PM
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I am so deeply saddened to learn of Leonard's passing today. He touched my life like no other with his kindness, encouragement and friendship. Leonard was very humble and devoted his lifetime to sharing his talent and love of the steel guitar. He will be remembered for his sweet spirit and humility. We have truly lost one of the best friends and unsung heros the steel guitar world has ever known. Rest In Peace My Friend, Jerry[This message was edited by Jerry Fleming on 09 September 2002 at 04:07 PM.] |
John LeMaster
Member From: St. Johns County, FL
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posted 09 September 2002 05:15 PM
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My prayers and condolences go to the Stadler family. I met Leonard in Reidsville when I went there to buy a D-10 Marlen from him, over 20 years ago. As others have said, kindness and humility were Leonard's way. John L. [This message was edited by John LeMaster on 09 September 2002 at 05:16 PM.]
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Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA
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posted 09 September 2002 05:41 PM
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WEll this is a sad day for me indeed.
My very first pedal steel was a Marlen S-10 3/3....and I've owed several since my first.
I love the Marlen pedal steel and everything Leonard Stadler has provided to the steel guitar community through the years......"He was a Great Man".
I say as a Tribute to that Great Man...."Everyone who owns a Marlen; should play their Marlen every gig;session;practice...till the End of September".
I know Mr. Stadler will be Smiling down on us for this Tribute.
I'm going to go borrow one of my Students Marlen to do this Tribute myself.
God Bless.
Ricky |
B.Jenkins
Member From: Parkersburg, WV...U.S.A
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posted 09 September 2002 06:21 PM
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I am deeply moved to hear about Mr. Stadler.
I owned 8 of his fine steels over the years, and I was always treated like a friend each time I would talk to Mr. Stadler , He will me missed..
Billy Jenkins |
Samuel E. White
Member From: Greeneville TN.
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posted 09 September 2002 06:30 PM
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I'm very saddened by the passing of Lenoard Sadler. I met Lenoard at the First MASGA show in Pellum N.C.and he was very glad to meet me. I bought two 15 foot cords from him at that show and I will treasure them.All the members of The Rhode Island Steel Guitar Association and I send our Condolenses to his family and God Bless Lenoard and his Family.
Sam White Pres. RISGA |
Paul Graupp
Member From: Macon Ga USA
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posted 09 September 2002 07:02 PM
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I cannot say what I need to. God Speed Leonard, my old friend !! I don't know if I am more sad or more scared. It feels as if my older brother has died. He was a very close friend to me when I was starting as he was to a lot of folks including those in St Louis at The Big Steel Guitar Show. The world seemed full of steel guitar heros back then and now so many are gone..... Warmest Regards to The Family, Paul |
Kenny Dail
Member From: Kinston, N.C. 28504
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posted 09 September 2002 08:40 PM
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So sorry to hear of Leonard's passing. One of the true PSG pioneers. My prayers are with his family and friends.------------------
kd...and the beat goes on...
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Pat Jenkins
Member From: Abingdon, VA, USA
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posted 09 September 2002 08:50 PM
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My goodness, this certainly is sad news. Mr. Stadler was a good man and a great friend to the steel community. Our thoughts
and prayers are with his family and all those who knew him and feel this loss. A sad day. Pat |
Danny Bentley
Member From: Hendersonville Tn
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posted 09 September 2002 10:02 PM
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Leonard was A truly honest christian man. Although I didn't get to see him A couple times A year, it was always A real treat to visit with him and talk. I will miss him.Danny Bentley |
Steve Stallings
Member From: Bremond, Tx, pop 876, Home of the fighting Bremond Tigers
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posted 10 September 2002 07:09 AM
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Let us rejoice with song, as Leonard has joined his creator in making the most beautiful music of all.Let us remember the wonderful contributions that Leonard made, both in the steel guitar community, and in his private life. I did not have the honor of knowing Mr. Stadler personally, but knew him through his instruments. The Stallings family would like to offer our condolences and prayers to his family. God Bless,
Steve, Jo, and Kyle Stallings
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Dave Frye
Member From: Jamestown, CA 95327
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posted 10 September 2002 08:32 AM
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I am very to sorry to hear about Mr. Stadler,s passing. I never met him but i talked to him on the phone over 30 yrs. ago and he was very helpful to me with selecting my first pedal steel. Heaven is gettin a nice man! I pray for him in church and home. Respectfully Ole Dave Frye |
Richard Sinkler
Member From: Fremont, California
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posted 10 September 2002 11:36 AM
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I offer my condolences also to the Stadler family. May God bless you.Skip, I too think the the builders should be inducted into the SGHOF. For without them, there would be no steel guitars and therfore no great steel guitarists. ------------------
Carter D10 9p/10k
Richard Sinkler |
Wayne Morgan
Member From: Rutledge, TN, USA
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posted 10 September 2002 06:00 PM
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A sad day for the Steel Guitar Family.
My condolences To the Stadler Family.Wayne |
bill ramsey
Member From: danville va
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posted 11 September 2002 02:05 AM
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i have visited leonards store many times over the past years. i am not a steel player but leonard has never failed to give me the same [how are you brother] that he gave to the steel players. allways aknowledged that i was there, he never failed to ask about my health.. a great guy and will definitely missed by all that ever came in contact with him, bless u brother leonard.------------------
bill ramsey |
Bob Hayes
Member From: Church Hill,Tenn,USA
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posted 11 September 2002 04:48 AM
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I add my condolences to the family and friends of Mr Stadler..What can I say that has not already been said...A true friend to the Steel guitar world...and a person yhay was just a VERY NICE MAN. He was very involved in the Mid Atlantic Steel Guitar Assn...not only as a manufacturer of one of the finest Pedal Steel Guitars made, but as a particepent in steel guitar functions and offering advice to steelers and musicians young and old. Whenever I saw him...he had a smile on his face..and good words to say about everybody. He will be missed by everyone..but his legacy will be with us.Grouchyvet |
Wayne Cox
Member From: Chatham, Louisiana, USA
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posted 11 September 2002 11:12 AM
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I have a steel bar with "Marlen" stamped on the flat end. It just became a lot more valuable to me. Leonard will certainly be missed.
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Bobby Hunter
New Member From: Salisbury, North Carolina, USA
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posted 11 September 2002 06:02 PM
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Leonard Stadler was a personal friend of mine for over 32 years. I bought my first guitar from him and he helped me a lot during my learning process.Anyone coming into his store was always welcome and he always had a kind word for everyone. He will be greatly missed, especially by me.May God rest your soul my good friend.
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Ernest Tuttle
Member From: Elgin, South Carolina, USA
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posted 12 September 2002 05:30 PM
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I am sorry to hear about Leonard he was a close friend and xemployer. I will miss him greatly. I had many enjoyable times working with Leonard and bike riding. We shared a lot of good times. He was like a brother to me. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy and family. Ernest, Donna and Family |
Tim Rowley
Member From: Pinconning, MI, USA
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posted 12 September 2002 06:45 PM
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I too am very sorry to hear of Leonard Stadler's passing. This is a profound loss to the steel guitar community. I would like to have known him, he has always had a very fine reputation as a good man and as the builder of great-sounding, great-looking steels. May he rest in peace with the Lord. My sincere condolences to his family.Tim R. |
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