1930
Vaughn
2009
Vaughn Stengl
August 5, 1930 — August 3, 2009
Vaughn “Casey” Stengl was born on August 5, 1930 in Ray, North Dakota to Joseph and Anna K. (Damschen) Stengl. He was raised and educated in Pelican Rapids along with Detroit Lakes, MN. After school, he enlisted in the United States Army. He proudly served his country during the Korean War with the Signal Corp. After his honorable discharge he returned home and started working for Swift and Company. On February 14, 1955 he was united in marriage to Gwen Conger in Pelican Rapids, MN. He moved on to work with Detroit Lakes Granite Works for a few years before taking a job with Madison Silo. Casey later took a job with Pipeline Construction where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He and his family lived in various states and cities while Casey was with Pipeline Construction. A construction accident in 1983 forced him to retire early, but Casey stayed active working on his many projects along with keeping up on his yard and garden. Casey was well known for his outdoor Christmas decorations. On April 25, 1974, Casey celebrated his spiritual birthday.
Casey enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, dancing with his wife Gwen, playing scrabble, and gardening where he raised his tomatoes and raspberries. He also enjoyed carpentry and was always willing to help his children with remodeling projects. Casey was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa and cherished every moment spent with his family.
Casey will be remembered and missed by his wife; Gwen of Detroit Lakes, daughters: Sheryl (Lloyd) Knowles of Detroit Lakes and Rhonda (David) Motteberg of Richwood, MN. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren, along with one sister, Joyce Bakke of Detroit Lakes; one brother, Jack Stengl of Norman, OK and one son-in-law, Robert Anderson of Callaway, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jacki Anderson; three brothers: Howard, Herbert and Wencil; one sister, Audrey Robley.
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