August John Stacklin “Augie”, 85 of rural Willard passed into eternal life on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Willard Mercy Hospital. He was born June 2, 1938 in Auburn Township to Gilbert and Catherine (Bechtel) Stacklin.
He was a 1956 graduate of New Washington High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps and Reserves after graduation. Augie worked at the former R.R. Donnelly and Sons in Willard for 48 years and was a member of St. Gaspar del Bufalo Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 1718 for 67 years.
Augie enjoyed farming, being outdoors, and taking care of his lawn. He was an avid reader, loved giving his famous “around the block tours” and was good at loving thy neighbor by checking in on them and caring for his community. He thoroughly loved his family and spending time with his wife Carol, 14 children, 33 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years Carol (Eldred) Stacklin, and their eleven sons and three daughters: Christopher (Karen) Stacklin, Mark Stacklin, August II (Shelly) Stacklin, Robert (Ellen) Stacklin, Thomas (Fernanda) Stacklin, Marianne (John) McCloskey, Patrick (Stacey) Stacklin, Susan (Michael) Krebs, Michael (Holly) Stacklin, Daniel (Crista) Stacklin, David (Stephanie) Stacklin, Steven (Megs) Stacklin, Matthew Stacklin, and Laura (Joseph) Ringler. He is also survived by siblings and in-laws: James (Esther) Stacklin, Clara (Victor) Kline, Ruth Schimpf, Gerald (Becky) Stacklin, Karen Porter, Ruth Stacklin and brother-in-law Frederick Eldred.
In addition to his parents, Augie is preceded in death by his brothers Richard and John Stacklin, sister Mary Catherine Stacklin, brother-in-laws Charles Porter and Paul Schimpf and sister-in law Mary Lu Eldred.
Friends will be received on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gaspar del Bufalo Church, 16209 Co Rd 46, Bellevue, OH 44811. Burial with military honors to follow at St. Sebastian Catholic Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the nearby Bismark Community Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bismark Community Center, ℅ Treasurer Karalee Siesel, 5582 Bismark Rd., Bellevue, OH 44811 or a memorial mass at your local church. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
Bob and Kim Reed - Dec 22, 2023
Sending our condolences and prayers to Auggie’s family. He was a great guy and I really enjoyed working for him. He was always calm when things seemed out of control. He’ll truly be missed.
Kathy Gibbs - Dec 16, 2023
Condolences to Carol and her family. May God give you peace and strength, God is always with you.
Gerry and Cindy - Dec 14, 2023
Prayers to the family at the loss of their husband, father, and grandfather. Keep all the wonderful memories close to your heart.
Neil & Jane Pifher - Dec 13, 2023
We extend our sympathy to Augie's family and his siblings. Sorry we can't be there for the services Nei & Jane
John C. and Linda Wise and Family - Dec 13, 2023
Sending our condolences to Carol and family. May your memories warm your heart through this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Helen & John - Dec 12, 2023
May you have much peace knowing your father is in heaven & you know he will be looking down from time to time checking on everyone.
Sister Diane - Dec 12, 2023
My prayers of sympathy to all of you. I felt blessed to be able to give him Holy Communion many times.
Cindy Lynch - Dec 12, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Peace and prayers
Tom, Shawna, Eli, and Abby - Dec 12, 2023
Our continuing prayers and condolences to Carol and the entire Stacklin family. You are all a testament to his greatness as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. We are so sorry for your loss.
Tammi Heefner - Dec 12, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed talking to Auggie and seeing all the pictures he enjoyed sharing of his family. Praying for your family.
Mick, Sandi and Michaella O’Brien - Dec 12, 2023
Susan and Family So sorry to hear about Auggie. Thought the world of him. Worked with him for years at RR Donnelley’s. You’re in our prayers
susan karl and family - Dec 12, 2023
you are all in our thoughts a prayers at this difficult time
James and Mary Ann Sellers & Family - Dec 12, 2023
So sorry to hear of your loss. Augie was the wonderful head of a very special family. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. Our love goes out to all of your family. The old neighborhood will not be the same without him. God’s peace and love to you all.
Doug Striker - Dec 12, 2023
Sincere condolences to all of Augie's family, so sorry for your loss. I worked for Augie on 350 for a few years in the early 70's and would see him occasionally after retirement. What a great guy, he will be missed.
Larry and Fran Smith - Dec 11, 2023
Our condolences to the Stacklin family and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and I both worked with Augie for years always a pleasure to work with. And whenever you saw him out he always spoke and always had a story❤️ May the family be blessed with cherished memories to hold you all a life time and you find comfort in knowing what a great man Augie was. God bless and hold you all close during this difficult time and on days when you miss Augie.
Scott and Karen - Dec 11, 2023
Dan,Crista and family, please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Bev Ganni - Dec 11, 2023
Carol and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Augie was a wonderful person with a huge heart!! He will be deeply missed. May God comfort and keep you during this difficult time. God bless! Bev
Dick Wiles - Dec 11, 2023
Enjoyed working and talking with Augie while we were at R. R. D.
JOE and Janene Reiderman - Dec 11, 2023
Susan we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. May the many memories you made with him help ease the pain of your loss. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Steve and Marrion - Dec 11, 2023
We’re sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I’m sure he will be greatly missed by all. Especially by such a large immediate family.
