John G. Stenger, Jr

Bartow - John G. Stenger, Jr., 92, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Lakeland Hospice House. Born December 25, 1924 in Bartow, FL, Mr. Stenger was a lifelong resident of Bartow. He was a second generation citrus grower. He was involved in aviation most of this life, as a pilot and restoration of old aircraft. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Stenger is preceded in death by his wife: Catherine "Katie" Stenger. He is survived by two sons: Gary S Stenger [Astrid], Dover, FL and Michael Stenger [Fay], Babson Park; a daughter: Pamela S Blalock [Bill], Bradenton; four step-sons: Gary Fackender (Sandra), Lake Wales; Ronnie Fackender, Babson Park; Michael Fackender, Spring Hill and Robbie Fackender (Jenny) Babson Park; ten grandchildren: Tyler Stenger, Monica Stenger, Alison McPherson, Braxton Blalock, Beck Blalock, Tyson Smith, Jeremy Fackender, Jessica Fackender, Jason Fackender and Bryson Fackender and three great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thurdsay, September 7, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 8, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Lakeland Memorial Gardens, Lakeland.