The greatest generation lost one of its finest members on Friday, January 08, 2016. Emil Max Stieler exemplified what it means to be a family man and a true Texan. He answered his Country's call and served proudly in WWII in the South Pacific theater with the US Army. Upon his return he spent many years ranching in the Texas Hill Country and took joy in teaching his granddaughters about life on the ranch. He will be missed by many.

He was born in Gillespie Co., TX to Gus and Mata Hart Stieler. Emil was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Minetta Hope Stieler, five brothers, one sister, and daughter in law, Sandy Stieler. He is survived by his son Ricky Wayne Stieler; six grandchildren, Natasha Stieler, Heather Stieler, Tommy Davis, Kenneth Davis, Stephanie Bass, and Rick Morris. He is also survived by 14 great grandchildren and many other loving relatives and dear friends.

Visitation will be 5:00 ? 7:00 PM Monday, January 11, 2016 at Crofts ? Crow Funeral Home in Johnson City where funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 12, 2015. Emil will be laid to rest next to his wife Minetta in Cypress Mill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cypress Mill Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 34, Round Mountain, TX 78663.