SYRACUSE - Detmer O. Stair, 78, of Syracuse, died at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 2007, in Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse.
He was born Oct. 7, 1929, in Marion, to Detmer and Rachel Leitch Stair.
He was a painter for several years and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948-61. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 253, North Webster, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1342, Syracuse; and a member of Disabled American Veterans.
Surviving are a granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a son.
Services will be at a later date.
Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials to North Webster American Legion Scholarship Fund.
Condolences may be sent to www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com
