John Francis Stehle

John Francis Stehle passed away on Friday after a long illness.

He was the son of Raymond D. and J. Sheila Stehle (both deceased); devoted husband of Alice Tillman Stehle for 40 years; beloved brother of David (Yvonne), James (Phyllis), Thomas and Vincent (Patricia) Stehle and Mary (Curtis) McQueen; proud and loving father of Katherine (Robert), John (Pamela) and Gregory (Rebecca); and dearly-loved grandfather of Madelynn.

He attended St. Fidelis Seminary and graduated from Gannon University with a bachelor‘s degree in social work.

He worked as a systems analyst in Pittsburgh at The Techs for 24 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, trail builder, hiker, birdwatcher, CrossFit enthusiast and dedicated volunteer.

He was a former president of both the Butler Chapter of the North Country Trail Association and Butler Outdoors Club. He was active member of his parish and baritone in the choir.

John was a special man: generous, selfless, patient, loving, funny, determined, brave and will be dearly missed.

STEHLE — Family and friends of John Francis Stehle, who died Friday, May 19, 2017, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean Street, Butler.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the North Country Trail Association.

For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.