Melvin Eugene Stahl

Melvin Eugene “Mel” Stahl, 88, of Bedford, beloved husband and father passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at his residence. He was born on June 24, 1935, in Altoona, a son of the late Clyde and Anna (Ferguson) Stahl. While stationed in Germany with the Army in 1959 he met his wife Karoline "Carin" Diochon and they were married on February 4, 1959 in her hometown of Lampertheim, Germany. Along with his wife he is survived by two sons: Allen K. Stahl of Bedford; and Brian E. Stahl and former spouse Cheryl Stahl both of Bedford; two grandchildren Andrew A. and Katalin T. Stahl; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Eileen (Stahl) Duey and husband Joe of Altoona; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Clyde D., Wayne B., and Glenn E. Stahl; two sisters Beverly A. Stahl and Karen E. “Toots” Walter.

Mel grew up in Bedford on his parent’s dairy farm and attended Bedford High School. He was inducted into the United States Army in 1956 and achieved the rank of Sergeant. After returning home to Bedford he owned and operated a dairy farm for fourteen years before he and his wife Carin founded Bedford Reinforced Plastics in 1974. He still remained CEO until his death. Mel will be remembered as an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing. He took delight in watching the Steelers and spending time with his sons and grandchildren. He was a member of the Bedford Masonic Lodge # 320 F&AM and the Bedford Elks Lodge # 1707.

Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home in Bedford. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1004 N Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.