Romaine D. Stadler, 77, of Minden, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Azria Health Broadwell in Grand Island. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Craig Funeral Home in Minden with Rev. Donald Becker officiating. Inurnment will be held following the service at the Minden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Romaine's honor are kindly suggested to the Jensen Memorial Library in Minden or the Minden Senior Center. Arrangements are under the care of Craig Funeral Home in Minden.

Romaine Dale Stadler was born on March 19, 1946 in Minden to Wilfred M. and Lois L. (Anderson) Stadler. He grew up in the Minden area and attended Minden Public Schools graduating with the class of 1964. He was the recipient of the National Merit Scholarship and attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, graduating in 1968. Romaine was involved in a tragic car accident in 1965 but continued to work hard and finish his education. He worked in the Omaha area before returning home to take care of his father.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Romaine enjoyed having coffee with the group at Mason's Market, visiting the library and meals at the Minden Senior Center. He loved walking around the community and reading the Omaha World Herald daily. He also enjoyed traveling to Connecticut to spend Christmas with his brother's family until his health wouldn't allow.

Those left to cherish his memory include his brother, Allan (Sara) Stadler of Vermont, as well as a host of nieces and nephews, extended relatives, and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Tributes and memories can be shared with the family at www.craigfunerals.com .