Norman F. Stambaugh M.D.

Norman F. Stambaugh M.D.
Appleton
Age 82, died on Monday February 4, 2008 at Renaissance Assisted Living. Norman was born in Atlanta, GA., on January 28, 1926, son of the late Norman Sr. and Mary Kate (Shissler) Stambaugh. On June 15, 1948, he married the love of his life, Ann Stubbs in Atlanta. Norman attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended Emory University Medical School from 1946-1950. Norman served his internship at Philadelphia Naval Hospital from 1950-1951, and completed his residency at Grady Hospital from 1951-1954. He was an Ophthalmologist in Dayton, Ohio from 1954-1989, and was also an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Wright State Medical School.
He was a WWII United States Navy Veteran and also served in the Naval Reserve during the Korean War.

Norman belonged to the DeMolay and Order of the Masons in Atlanta. He was a Past President of the Belmont Patterson Optimist Club of Dayton, Ohio, and a member of the Elks in Deland, Florida. He was a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American College of Surgeons, the Montgomery County Medical Society in Dayton, Ohio, and a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Norman always put his family first, and planned frequent vacations and boating activities, which will always be fondly remembered by his children. Once his children left home, Norman enjoyed traveling with his wife Ann. They both continued their love of boating long into retirement. Norman enjoyed photography and presenting slide shows of his many travels to various groups. He was an avid reader of both science and science fiction, and enjoyed using his computer. He was a great storyteller, bringer of smiles and laughter, and frequently combined his love of photography and computers to help inform and brighten the lives of those around him.

He is survived by his daughter Diane (Alan) Schroeder, his son Norman III; his grandchildren, Eric (Dana) Schroeder, Elisa (Nathan) Paul; his great-grandchildren, Iris and Wesley Schroeder, and Mason Paul. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann in 2005, and his mother and father, Norman and Mary Kate Stambaugh.

Memorial services will be held in Dayton at a later date. A memorial is being established for the Community Hospice Foundation, 1818 N. Meade St., Appleton, WI, 54911. To view and sign the guest book, please visit: www.wichmannfargo.com.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Renaissance staff and residents, ThedaCare at Home nurse, Suzi, Dr. Kroner, Dr. Guenther, and staff at the Martha Seikman Cancer Center for the excellent care and compassion that was provided to him.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton (920) 739-1231
www.wichmannfargo.com