Kenneth W. Stahmer, 63, of Udall, died on Friday April 17, 2026, at William Newton Hospital.
He was born on February 9, 1963, near Philadelphia, Penn., the son of Gerhardt Stahmer and Ruby (Devroude) and Harold Stuber.
He was raised and received his early education in Essington County, Penn., before moving at the age of 12, with his family to Eureka. He graduated from Eureka High School in 1981. After high school, he worked numerous jobs in the construction field.
He was united in marriage to Cathleen M. Smokewood on June 18, 1988, at Timmon Chapel in Pittsburg. The couple made their home in the Augusta area and he began his career as a mechanic at Boeing. He remained at Boeing and Spirit for over 30 years, retiring as an Aircraft Inspector in 2020.
He is survived by his wife Cathy Stahmer of Udall; his daughter Sarah Swift of Udall; and his siblings, Nancy Schubert of Florida; Debbi Elder of Park City; Ralph Davis of Maine.
He was preceded in death by his father Gerhardt Stahmer, mother Ruby Stuber, step-father Harold Stuber, a brother Dennis Stuber, a sister Britina Marie Kovacs, and his biological mother Lynnlee Polisher.
The family will hold a time to greet and share stories on Sunday, May 24, from 1:45 to 4:30 p.m. at The Farm at Quail Valley, 9315 194th Dr., Winfield. There will be a short Masonic honors program starting at 1:45 that afternoon.
A memorial has been established in Kenneth’s name for the American Lung Association. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.milesfuneralservice. com.
