Henry Geroge Stuehmeyer

Henry George Stuehmeyer

July 7, 1925 – December 14, 2018

Henry (Stu) Stuehmeyer passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2018 in Petaluma, California at the age of 93 years.

Stu was born in Lincoln, Missouri and was one of eight siblings. Most of his childhood was spent in an orphanage in St. Louis, which he left at 17 to join the US Army in 1942. With the 42nd Rainbow Division of the US Army, Stu joined the World War II efforts in France and Germany. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was a liberator at the Dauchau Concentration Camp. Stu was awarded 2 Bronze Stars for his bravery and retired in 1946. Committed to his country, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served two tours in Vietnam. Stu retired from the USAF in 1973 after serving his country for 31 years.

Devoted husband of Elsie Scott-Stuehmeyer for over 45 years and beloved father of Lorna Brown, Allison Houser, Mark Stuehmeyer, Michelle Martinez, Jeremy Stuehmeyer, Martin Stuehmeyer, and Timothy Stuehmeyer, Stu is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his seven siblings.

Stu was active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and the Disabled American Veterans for many years. He was a dedicated member of the Caledonian Club of San Francisco. Beginning in 1973, Stu helped run the Scottish Highland Gathering & Games held annually on Labor Day weekend in Santa Rosa and later in Pleasanton. He regularly attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Petaluma and supported many to live a sober life.

A memorial service will be held at the Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building on Sunday, February 24th, at 2:00. Donations to the Disabled American Veterans are gladly accepted and can be made through DAV.org or sent to DAV, c/o Petaluma Veterans Building, 1094 Petaluma Boulevard South, Petaluma, CA 94952.

Petaluma Veteran's Memorial Building