Rev. Earl W. Stambaugh, 89, of Astoria, formerly of rural Browning, died at 12:05 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 1990, in the Astoria Healthcare Center.
He was born May 19, 1900, in Browning Township, the son of Albert and Susan Robertson Stambaugh. He was married to Lula Belville on April 8, 1923. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Dorothy) Schisler and Mrs. Merlin (Margaret) Hunter, both of Astoria; one son, Junior Bill Stambaugh of Browning; 26 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; and three great, great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sons, one grandchild, four brothers and three sisters.
He had served as minister for over 70 years at Camden, Black Oak and Astoria. He was pastor of the Astoria Assembly of God Church for 55 years.
Rev. Stambaugh was a member of the Illinois District Council of Assemblies of God.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. this afternoon at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Rev. Lester Burgard and Rev. Clyde Mayhugh officiating. Burial will be in the Browning Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Astoria Assembly of God Church.
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