Typed from Notice in Corpus Christi Caller Times:
Adin Lee Stautzenberger Jr., beloved husband and best friend of Jaye Mandt, and adored brother of Holly Carver, Heather Garcia and Nicke Blackburn, passed away on September 13, 2005, after an almost seven year battle with cancer. Born in Corpus Christi to Adin and Theresa Stautzenberger on October 5, 1950, Adin (known as "Chip" to his family and "Stautz" or Lee to his friends) is preceded in death by both his parents and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Jaye, by his sisters Holly (Lain Adkins) of Iowa City, Iowa; Heather (Jerry Garcia) of Corpus Christi; and Nicke, of Houston; by his stepchildren Trudy Scott (Greg) of Kerrville and Brian Gaspard of San Antonio; by his nieces Meredith Mitchell, Allison Garcia, Theresa Blackburn, and Elise Blackburn; by his great-niece Amelia Tuttle, and by two step-grandchildren, Meredith and Cooper Scott. He is also survived by a loving aunt, Liz Harlow of Ft. Myers, Florida, and a devoted uncle, Jim Derr of Phoenix, Arizona. He will also be missed by his many cousins, in-laws, and close friends, three of whom, Peter Low, Steve Meister, and Bill Atkinson, have been loyal pals of Adin's for over thirty years.
All who were close to Adin admired his free spirit, his wit, and his charm. He had an uncanny ability to make people feel at ease and to bring out the best in them as he entertained them with his limitless knowledge of topics both profound and mundane. But everyone most admired his loyalty and good-heartedness, traits that engendered in him a generous and compassionate temperament. He never had a friend, man or beast, that he wouldn't try to help if he could. Adin attended public school in Corpus Christi, graduating from Ray High School in 1969. Even then he had a fascination with all things Presley (Elvis), all things rock-n-roll, and all things German. After attending Del Mar College for a year, he was lucky enough to see his dream of visiting Germany come true when he attended Schiller College in Bonnigheim and Heidelherg, Germany. He received his degree in Social Studies and German from Schiller in 1974. Graduation was held in the medieval Heidelberg Castle on a cliff overlooking the old town of Heidelberg. After graduating, Adin toured Europe for awhile and then returned there several times over the years, always enjoying those carefree days on his own in Europe and remembering them as some of the best times of his life.
Adin became the German teacher at Ray High School, his old alma mater, in 1976, where he remained until his retirement in 2000. He was always well liked by his students, probably because they saw in him that adolescent temperament much like their own. In many ways he truly was the boy who never grew up, and young people sensed that and just naturally gravitated toward him.
Adin's other half, his wife, Jaye, first met him when he was the pesky little brother of her friend Holly. They met again in the halls of Ray High School in 1976 and became very special to each other for many years. Time separated them, but they refound each other in 1993 and were never apart after that. They traveled together, played at their cabin on the lake, and lost themselves in each other for the next twelve years. It was impossible to determine where Adin left off and Jaye began.
A special thanks are extended to Adin's surrogate mother, Kay Griffin, who brightened his life with her generosity and motherly attention over the years. A special thanks is also extended to the one doctor who was always accessible, encouraging, and genuinely concerned for his well-being, Alessandra Ferrajoli at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
True to his Bohemian spirit, a memorial serice of remembrance will be held for Adin at Premier Cremation & Funeral Care, 3720 S. A.ameda, Corpus Christi, on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 4:00 pm. All those who were touched by Adin's magic are invited. Adin would not want flowers, but his generous nature would appreciate any donations made in his name to the American Cancer Society or to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to my rest"
Adin Lee Stautzenberger Jr., beloved husband and best friend of Jaye Mandt, and adored brother of Holly Carver, Heather Garcia and Nicke Blackburn, passed away on September 13, 2005, after an almost seven year battle with cancer. Born in Corpus Christi to Adin and Theresa Stautzenberger on October 5, 1950, Adin (known as "Chip" to his family and "Stautz" or Lee to his friends) is preceded in death by both his parents and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Jaye, by his sisters Holly (Lain Adkins) of Iowa City, Iowa; Heather (Jerry Garcia) of Corpus Christi; and Nicke, of Houston; by his stepchildren Trudy Scott (Greg) of Kerrville and Brian Gaspard of San Antonio; by his nieces Meredith Mitchell, Allison Garcia, Theresa Blackburn, and Elise Blackburn; by his great-niece Amelia Tuttle, and by two step-grandchildren, Meredith and Cooper Scott. He is also survived by a loving aunt, Liz Harlow of Ft. Myers, Florida, and a devoted uncle, Jim Derr of Phoenix, Arizona. He will also be missed by his many cousins, in-laws, and close friends, three of whom, Peter Low, Steve Meister, and Bill Atkinson, have been loyal pals of Adin's for over thirty years.
All who were close to Adin admired his free spirit, his wit, and his charm. He had an uncanny ability to make people feel at ease and to bring out the best in them as he entertained them with his limitless knowledge of topics both profound and mundane. But everyone most admired his loyalty and good-heartedness, traits that engendered in him a generous and compassionate temperament. He never had a friend, man or beast, that he wouldn't try to help if he could. Adin attended public school in Corpus Christi, graduating from Ray High School in 1969. Even then he had a fascination with all things Presley (Elvis), all things rock-n-roll, and all things German. After attending Del Mar College for a year, he was lucky enough to see his dream of visiting Germany come true when he attended Schiller College in Bonnigheim and Heidelherg, Germany. He received his degree in Social Studies and German from Schiller in 1974. Graduation was held in the medieval Heidelberg Castle on a cliff overlooking the old town of Heidelberg. After graduating, Adin toured Europe for awhile and then returned there several times over the years, always enjoying those carefree days on his own in Europe and remembering them as some of the best times of his life.
Adin became the German teacher at Ray High School, his old alma mater, in 1976, where he remained until his retirement in 2000. He was always well liked by his students, probably because they saw in him that adolescent temperament much like their own. In many ways he truly was the boy who never grew up, and young people sensed that and just naturally gravitated toward him.
Adin's other half, his wife, Jaye, first met him when he was the pesky little brother of her friend Holly. They met again in the halls of Ray High School in 1976 and became very special to each other for many years. Time separated them, but they refound each other in 1993 and were never apart after that. They traveled together, played at their cabin on the lake, and lost themselves in each other for the next twelve years. It was impossible to determine where Adin left off and Jaye began.
A special thanks are extended to Adin's surrogate mother, Kay Griffin, who brightened his life with her generosity and motherly attention over the years. A special thanks is also extended to the one doctor who was always accessible, encouraging, and genuinely concerned for his well-being, Alessandra Ferrajoli at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
True to his Bohemian spirit, a memorial serice of remembrance will be held for Adin at Premier Cremation & Funeral Care, 3720 S. A.ameda, Corpus Christi, on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 4:00 pm. All those who were touched by Adin's magic are invited. Adin would not want flowers, but his generous nature would appreciate any donations made in his name to the American Cancer Society or to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to my rest"
Typed from Notice in Corpus Christi Caller Times:
Adin Lee Stautzenberger Jr., beloved husband and best friend of Jaye Mandt, and adored brother of Holly Carver, Heather Garcia and Nicke Blackburn, passed away on September 13, 2005, after an almost seven year battle with cancer. Born in Corpus Christi to Adin and Theresa Stautzenberger on October 5, 1950, Adin (known as "Chip" to his family and "Stautz" or Lee to his friends) is preceded in death by both his parents and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Jaye, by his sisters Holly (Lain Adkins) of Iowa City, Iowa; Heather (Jerry Garcia) of Corpus Christi; and Nicke, of Houston; by his stepchildren Trudy Scott (Greg) of Kerrville and Brian Gaspard of San Antonio; by his nieces Meredith Mitchell, Allison Garcia, Theresa Blackburn, and Elise Blackburn; by his great-niece Amelia Tuttle, and by two step-grandchildren, Meredith and Cooper Scott. He is also survived by a loving aunt, Liz Harlow of Ft. Myers, Florida, and a devoted uncle, Jim Derr of Phoenix, Arizona. He will also be missed by his many cousins, in-laws, and close friends, three of whom, Peter Low, Steve Meister, and Bill Atkinson, have been loyal pals of Adin's for over thirty years.
All who were close to Adin admired his free spirit, his wit, and his charm. He had an uncanny ability to make people feel at ease and to bring out the best in them as he entertained them with his limitless knowledge of topics both profound and mundane. But everyone most admired his loyalty and good-heartedness, traits that engendered in him a generous and compassionate temperament. He never had a friend, man or beast, that he wouldn't try to help if he could. Adin attended public school in Corpus Christi, graduating from Ray High School in 1969. Even then he had a fascination with all things Presley (Elvis), all things rock-n-roll, and all things German. After attending Del Mar College for a year, he was lucky enough to see his dream of visiting Germany come true when he attended Schiller College in Bonnigheim and Heidelherg, Germany. He received his degree in Social Studies and German from Schiller in 1974. Graduation was held in the medieval Heidelberg Castle on a cliff overlooking the old town of Heidelberg. After graduating, Adin toured Europe for awhile and then returned there several times over the years, always enjoying those carefree days on his own in Europe and remembering them as some of the best times of his life.
Adin became the German teacher at Ray High School, his old alma mater, in 1976, where he remained until his retirement in 2000. He was always well liked by his students, probably because they saw in him that adolescent temperament much like their own. In many ways he truly was the boy who never grew up, and young people sensed that and just naturally gravitated toward him.
Adin's other half, his wife, Jaye, first met him when he was the pesky little brother of her friend Holly. They met again in the halls of Ray High School in 1976 and became very special to each other for many years. Time separated them, but they refound each other in 1993 and were never apart after that. They traveled together, played at their cabin on the lake, and lost themselves in each other for the next twelve years. It was impossible to determine where Adin left off and Jaye began.
A special thanks are extended to Adin's surrogate mother, Kay Griffin, who brightened his life with her generosity and motherly attention over the years. A special thanks is also extended to the one doctor who was always accessible, encouraging, and genuinely concerned for his well-being, Alessandra Ferrajoli at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
True to his Bohemian spirit, a memorial serice of remembrance will be held for Adin at Premier Cremation & Funeral Care, 3720 S. A.ameda, Corpus Christi, on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 4:00 pm. All those who were touched by Adin's magic are invited. Adin would not want flowers, but his generous nature would appreciate any donations made in his name to the American Cancer Society or to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to my rest"
Adin Lee Stautzenberger Jr., beloved husband and best friend of Jaye Mandt, and adored brother of Holly Carver, Heather Garcia and Nicke Blackburn, passed away on September 13, 2005, after an almost seven year battle with cancer. Born in Corpus Christi to Adin and Theresa Stautzenberger on October 5, 1950, Adin (known as "Chip" to his family and "Stautz" or Lee to his friends) is preceded in death by both his parents and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Jaye, by his sisters Holly (Lain Adkins) of Iowa City, Iowa; Heather (Jerry Garcia) of Corpus Christi; and Nicke, of Houston; by his stepchildren Trudy Scott (Greg) of Kerrville and Brian Gaspard of San Antonio; by his nieces Meredith Mitchell, Allison Garcia, Theresa Blackburn, and Elise Blackburn; by his great-niece Amelia Tuttle, and by two step-grandchildren, Meredith and Cooper Scott. He is also survived by a loving aunt, Liz Harlow of Ft. Myers, Florida, and a devoted uncle, Jim Derr of Phoenix, Arizona. He will also be missed by his many cousins, in-laws, and close friends, three of whom, Peter Low, Steve Meister, and Bill Atkinson, have been loyal pals of Adin's for over thirty years.
All who were close to Adin admired his free spirit, his wit, and his charm. He had an uncanny ability to make people feel at ease and to bring out the best in them as he entertained them with his limitless knowledge of topics both profound and mundane. But everyone most admired his loyalty and good-heartedness, traits that engendered in him a generous and compassionate temperament. He never had a friend, man or beast, that he wouldn't try to help if he could. Adin attended public school in Corpus Christi, graduating from Ray High School in 1969. Even then he had a fascination with all things Presley (Elvis), all things rock-n-roll, and all things German. After attending Del Mar College for a year, he was lucky enough to see his dream of visiting Germany come true when he attended Schiller College in Bonnigheim and Heidelherg, Germany. He received his degree in Social Studies and German from Schiller in 1974. Graduation was held in the medieval Heidelberg Castle on a cliff overlooking the old town of Heidelberg. After graduating, Adin toured Europe for awhile and then returned there several times over the years, always enjoying those carefree days on his own in Europe and remembering them as some of the best times of his life.
Adin became the German teacher at Ray High School, his old alma mater, in 1976, where he remained until his retirement in 2000. He was always well liked by his students, probably because they saw in him that adolescent temperament much like their own. In many ways he truly was the boy who never grew up, and young people sensed that and just naturally gravitated toward him.
Adin's other half, his wife, Jaye, first met him when he was the pesky little brother of her friend Holly. They met again in the halls of Ray High School in 1976 and became very special to each other for many years. Time separated them, but they refound each other in 1993 and were never apart after that. They traveled together, played at their cabin on the lake, and lost themselves in each other for the next twelve years. It was impossible to determine where Adin left off and Jaye began.
A special thanks are extended to Adin's surrogate mother, Kay Griffin, who brightened his life with her generosity and motherly attention over the years. A special thanks is also extended to the one doctor who was always accessible, encouraging, and genuinely concerned for his well-being, Alessandra Ferrajoli at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
True to his Bohemian spirit, a memorial serice of remembrance will be held for Adin at Premier Cremation & Funeral Care, 3720 S. A.ameda, Corpus Christi, on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 4:00 pm. All those who were touched by Adin's magic are invited. Adin would not want flowers, but his generous nature would appreciate any donations made in his name to the American Cancer Society or to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to my rest"
