Charles Stalmach

Private graveside services for Charles J. Stalmach, 82, of Whitney will be conducted in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Whitney. Public visitation will be from 6-8:00 P.M. Thursday, at the funeral home.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 13, 2015 in the White Bluff Chapel in Whitney.
Charles J. Stalmach passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 in Whitney at his ranch. He was born February 21, 1933 in Taylor, TX to Charles Joe and Clara Louise Hejl Stalmach. He married Dorothy Lee Emma Heckmann on January 31, 1953 in Taylor.
He graduated first academically in his Aeronautical Engineering Class of 1956 at the University of Texas. He was a Research Engineer, and after receiving a Master of Science in Engineering in January 1958, went to work at Chance Vought Aircraft, now Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. In 1967, he was named engineer of the year in recognition of his accomplishments, including several US patents, NASA Merit Awards, and published technical reports. He worked as an aeronautical engineer at Chance Vought, later LTV Aerospace for over 31 years, retiring in 1989. Charles also enjoyed working as an Independent Distributor for Amway for more than 35 years; being a loving example to his children and grandchildren; and dedicating his time and vision to his church homes, including organ installations, building committee chairmanships, church council positions, and drafting and implementation of his designs. He was a member of White Bluff Chapel, where he and his wife were active in the church choir.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents and beloved wife of 59 years, Dorothy; brothers, B.C. and Donald Stalmach; and sisters, Vivian Stauffer and Bernice Kruse. He is survived by four children and their spouses, Dennis and Nancy Stalmach, Cheryl and Dusty Thornton, Pamela and Craig Gober, and Laura and Kent Goggan; 10 grandchildren, Natalie, Ryan, Ashley, Kristen, Clint, Cade, Zachary, Emma, Isabelle, and Sarah; sister, Dauris Galbreath; several nieces, nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation

Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home
512 North Ridgeway Dr.
Cleburne, TX 76033
Thursday, May 07, 2015
6:00-8:00 P.M.
Map to Visitation Location

Service

Memorial Service
White Bluff Chapel
Whitney, TX 76692
Saturday, June 13, 2015
2:00 P.M.

Interment

Bethlehem Cemetery
Whitney , TX 76692