Stadler, LeRoy J. age 72, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 3. Preceded in death by sister, Carrol Mehn; brother-in-law, Roger Brown; and niece, Kristin Erickson. Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Judith; 2 sons, Paul and Brian; 2 brothers, Eugene (Darlene) Janes and Dennis (Linda) McFarlin; 2 brothers-in-law, Robert Mehn and Ralph (Joyce) Brown; 3 sisters-in-law, Mary (Don) Erickson, Laura (Gary) Middleton and Judy Brown; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Wayne and Ellen Brown; many nieces, nephews and special friends. Beloved husband and father whose spirit lives on in those who knew him. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family. Funeral service Friday 5:00 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 147th & Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation starting at 3:30 PM in the mortuary. Interment Lodi, WI.