Nathaniel Stahl

Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp,

Or what’s a heaven for? — Robert Browning

MONTPELIER — When he died Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at 34, Nathaniel Stahl left behind a remarkable life as a kindhearted soul deeply committed to literature and music and a deep love for family and friends. Nathaniel was born in New Haven, Conn., and moved to Montpelier when he was 3. He attended Montpelier public schools, Norwich University and Community College of Vermont.

Along with his brother Josh, Nathaniel, known as Than by close friends, is survived by his wife, Kami; a daughter, Kylie; a son, Arthur; his mother, Gretchen; his grandmother, Edith Pitt Stahl; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his father, Alan.

To honor Than’s life, there will be a memorial service for close family and friends Saturday, June 30, at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Church on Main Street in Montpelier.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that any donations be made in Than’s name to the Kellogg- Hubbard Library in Montpelier.