Official Obituary of
Gerald Stempler
July 9, 1931 ~ November 19, 2018 (age 87) 87 Years Old
Gerald Stempler Obituary
Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Brightview Westend Assisted Living Facility in Rockville MD.
He is survived by Deana, his loving wife of 65 years, son, Howard Stempler (Carolyn), and daughters, Marcy Stempler, Lauren Stempler (Mal), and Marion White (Jeff), and nine grandchildren. Predeceased in death by his sister, Ellen Stempler Finkelstein, and parents, Oscar and Lillian Stempler.
Gerald was born July 9, 1931 in New Jersey but spent most of his life in Maryland. He met his wife Deana, at summer camp as a teenager. They were married in 1953.
He graduated from Baltimore City College in 1949, and was later honored by the school. He graduated with a business degree from the University of Maryland, and joined the Air Force soon after. Upon completing service, he joined his family's firm, Textilease Corporation, where he rose to be president. This was one of the greatest joys of his life. He also found time to complete an MBA and PHD in business. He served as president of the industrial laundry association, and dedicated his life to several Jewish charities.
In 2003, he sold Textilease. In his retirement, he spent most of his time in Vail CO, skiing, biking, and playing tennis.
He was a devoted father and grandfather, taking his children and grandchildren on many overseas trips.
A funeral service will be held at Har Shalom (2249, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac, MD 20854) on Wednesday, November 21 at 12:30 p.m. followed by a burial at Judean Memorial Gardens (16225 Batchellors Forest Rd., Olney, MD 20832). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Gerald's honor to ADL, JSSA Hospice, or a charity of your choice. Family is receiving immediately following burial at Somerset House Clubhouse, 5620 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD.
11510 Falls Rd.
Potomac, Md., 20854
He is survived by Deana, his loving wife of 65 years, son, Howard Stempler (Carolyn), and daughters, Marcy Stempler, Lauren Stempler (Mal), and Marion White (Jeff), and nine grandchildren. Predeceased in death by his sister, Ellen Stempler Finkelstein, and parents, Oscar and Lillian Stempler.
Gerald was born July 9, 1931 in New Jersey but spent most of his life in Maryland. He met his wife Deana, at summer camp as a teenager. They were married in 1953.
He graduated from Baltimore City College in 1949, and was later honored by the school. He graduated with a business degree from the University of Maryland, and joined the Air Force soon after. Upon completing service, he joined his family's firm, Textilease Corporation, where he rose to be president. This was one of the greatest joys of his life. He also found time to complete an MBA and PHD in business. He served as president of the industrial laundry association, and dedicated his life to several Jewish charities.
In 2003, he sold Textilease. In his retirement, he spent most of his time in Vail CO, skiing, biking, and playing tennis.
He was a devoted father and grandfather, taking his children and grandchildren on many overseas trips.
A funeral service will be held at Har Shalom (2249, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac, MD 20854) on Wednesday, November 21 at 12:30 p.m. followed by a burial at Judean Memorial Gardens (16225 Batchellors Forest Rd., Olney, MD 20832). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Gerald's honor to ADL, JSSA Hospice, or a charity of your choice. Family is receiving immediately following burial at Somerset House Clubhouse, 5620 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD.
Temple Service
NOV 21. 12:30 PM
Congregation Har Shalom11510 Falls Rd.
Potomac, Md., 20854
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