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Bruce Stadlman**
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Bruce Stadlman 1949 – 2020
Bruce Stadlman, 71, of Paris, France, died on December 27, 2020 in Paris, of cancer after a lengthy, courageous battle.
Bruce was born in Iowa to parents Paul and Helen (Forrest) Stadlman on November 26, 1949. He graduated from Dowling High School in Des Moines, Iowa where he grew up. Bruce was proud to have achieved the honor of being an Eagle Scout. Bruce received a BA from Northwest Missouri State University, a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute, and an MA from San Francisco State University. Professionally, Bruce taught art in Kansas City, lived and worked in San Francisco where he found so much artistic inspiration and retired as the Fine Arts Chair at the Parsons School of Art and Design in Paris after 30 years, including a year at Parsons in New York City. As an Artist, Bruce had exhibited his work in the US, Japan and France, including the Galerie J. de Rumigny, Salon de Mai, Foundation Mona Bismark, L’Espace du Regard and the Salon Grands et Jeunes in Paris.
Prior to living in Paris, Bruce taught in Kansas City, Missouri and in Tokyo, Japan, where he met his wife of 37 years, Anna (Moorhead). Bruce and Anna welcomed their son, Paul, in 1990.
While Bruce enjoyed the museums and restaurants of Paris, he particularly loved being at their family farmhouse in the Normandy countryside, planting trees and enjoying the outdoors. Bruce saw the world differently than most. He saw it in different colors, shades and shapes. He was the artist, the contrarian, the great observer with a quick wit, and a wry smile with a twinkle in his eye that so many of us will miss.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Anna, his son, Paul, both of Paris, France; two brothers, Rollie (Carroll) of Chillicothe, Missouri; and Bob (Carolyn) of Mundelein, Illinois; two sisters, Suzanne Anctil (Matt) of Denver, Colorado and Tricia Lloyd (James) of Urbandale, Iowa as well as many nieces and nephews. Additionally, Bruce was blessed with his extensive family of English in-laws who brought him great joy.
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Colleen Kelleher
I remember Bruce from St. Theresa grade school. He was always considerate and thoughtful. I still remember his sweet smile. May you rest in peace Bruce.
Charles Lex
Sorry to learn this news. Shared many good times with Bruce as both a neighborhood friend and gradeschool classmate. Will always remember Bruce's inventions: among them his "Mongoose" and the "Exploding One Armed Bandit" ! He had a great sense of humor and was really creative!