RIP Franz Stigler

[VtwinVince]

Sorry to announce the passing of former Staffelkapitaen of 12. JG 27, Oberleutnant Franz Stigler, credited with 28 victories and holder of the DKiG, on March 22, 2008 in a suburb of Vancouver, Canada. Franz had been a family friend since 1942, when he flew with my uncle in North Africa, and was always a friendly, unassuming person. His bravery was attested to by the fact that he had a depression in his forehead from a .50 shell, a souvenir of a head-on attack on a B-17. Franz was shot down 17 times himself, and was a real survivor. In the 1970's he flew a Messerschmitt 108 locally, which he had painted in Luftwaffe colours, complete with his "scoreboard". He is survived by his wife, Hija, and a daughter.

[mhuxt]

That's sad news - condolences.

[Horst Kube]

Here is one of his last photos. Dear Franz, rest in peace.

[David P. Williams]

Great Photograph Horst!

Good luck at Speyer. Sorry i can't make it but will see you at Idstein with my family.

All the best, David.

[Brettas]

Franz Stigler is one more warrior than it leaves to fly in other clouds.
That he rests in peace.
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E. Brettas
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[harrison987]

I lived not too far from his home, and spent a few days speaking with him around 5 years ago.

Definitely a great and loving person...

Very saddened by his loss...all the best to his family.

Michael