Stewart G Stalnecker Jr

May 11, 2020

Stewart George Stalnecker Jr., 83, was at peace when he died Monday, May 11, 2020 at home in Mount Laurel, NJ. He was surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves his wife of 9 years, Shirley (Bates) Stalnecker; sister, Martha Mary Galli (Keith): sister, Donna Gowan (Carl); son, Dirk Stalnecker (Emily); daughter, Gretchen Stalnecker (Jeff), daughter-in-law Joan Marie Stalnecker, step- sons, Brian Bates (Ellen); Matthew Bates (Karen), nine grandchildren; and countless close friends. He joins son George Stalnecker. Raised in Maplewood, NJ, the son of Stewart and Martha (Morganweck) Stalnecker he was a member of the Columbia High School class of 1954. After graduating Cornell University in 1959 as an Electrical Engineer, Stewart was employed by Corning Glass Works and was granted two US Patents. He moved to Medford, NJ in 1966 with his first wife Joan Patterson. Stewart taught 7th/8th grade Math for one year in 1967. He left teaching to found Microcircuit Engineering Corporation in the basement of his home in Oakwood Lakes. The business grew quickly from basement to chicken coop (seriously!). Another division, Precision Photomasters, was formed in 1974. He repurposed a shoe factory in Mount Holly to accommodate the company’s growth. The demand for his high precision stencil screens and industrial photography services grew worldwide resulting in Microcircuit International being formed with two partners in France. He founded similar operations in England, Japan, Taiwan and India. Evolving with industry demands, Stewart established Metal Etching Technology in 1988. An innovator in his field, he held many positions of leadership, received numerous awards, including the prestigious Technical Achievement award from the International Society of Hybrid Microelectronics. He led a life of service as an involved member of his​ church, as a Scout leader and as a facilitator of several divorce recovery support groups. Stewart loved spending summers at the Jersey Shore. The water was a life-long passion; boating, body surfing, clamming, diving, fishing and playing beach volleyball brought him much pleasure. Upon retirement in 1997, Stewart transformed his first beach house on 24th Street in Barnegat Light into his dream home. The creative design and build of his home again demonstrating his ingenuity, hospitality and generosity. A great man who will be greatly missed... Contributions in his memory may be made to: Zion Lutheran Church www.zionlbi.org Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice - Marlton www.samaritannj.org The Tender Adult Daycare www.thetender.org Alzheimer's NJ www.alzNJ.org