In memory of Terry Parks Stadler.

89(R) SR 655 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 655

In Memory

of

Terry Stadler

WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their

memories of Terry Parks Stadler of Tyler, who passed away on

April 14, 2025, at the age of 75; and

WHEREAS, Terry Stadler was born to Elmer and Sally Stadler

on May 4, 1949, in Holdrege, Nebraska, and he grew up sharing in

the companionship of his brother, Kent; a 1967 graduate of

Holdrege High School, he continued his education at the

University of Nebraska-Lincoln before earning a bachelor's

degree from Kearney State College; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stadler joined his father and brother at

Claussen's Shoe Stores in Nebraska and managed the company's

locations in Holdrege and Kearney; embarking on a second career

in education, he taught at schools in Rialto, California, and

Tyler, and he retired from the Whitehouse Independent School

District in 2014; and

WHEREAS, In 1970, Mr. Stadler married Candy Anderson, and

the couple became the proud parents of three children, Andy,

Libby, and Phil; following his wife's passing in 1999,

Mr. Stadler was fortunate enough to find love again with Faye

Dollar, whom he wed in 2007; with the passing years, he had the

privilege of seeing his family grow to include five

grandchildren, Paige, Grant, Danica, Gianna, and Trinity, three

great-grandchildren, Maria, Ava, and Edwin, and a stepdaughter,

Toni; and

WHEREAS, A man of faith, Mr. Stadler was a valued

congregant of Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Tyler; he

enjoyed acting and singing, and he pursued a variety of hobbies

in his later life, including bird-watching, gardening, and

snorkeling; and

WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Terry Stadler

leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far

richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured

place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Terry Parks

Stadler and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his

passing; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of Terry Stadler.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate