Arthur Stackhouse

STACKHOUSE, Arthur David, 62, of Xenia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, March 29, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Monta Stackhouse. Art is survived by his wife of 43 years, Reneé; their three children: David, Nathan (wife, Gudmunda) and Lisa (husband, Chris) Niemiec; four grandchildren; his sister Nelsene Rathburn and brother Allen.

Art was a 1965 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School at the former Ohio Soldier's & Sailor's Orphan's Home in Xenia, Ohio, where he participated in Junior ROTC, attended Buckeye Boys State and was senior class president. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968-1972. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Wright State University in 1980.

Known as Xenia's 'Marathon Man', he ran an average of over one hundred miles per month for nearly a decade while completing seven marathons. His commitment to family, quick wit and willingness to share the Gospel will be remembered by all who knew him. Well done, good and faithful servant. You fought the good fight, finished the course and kept the faith.

Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Road. Family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00PM, Friday, April 2, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial will follow services at Massie Creek Cemetery, Cedarville, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Hospice of Dayton or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. To send a special message to the family, please visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/artstackhouse.