IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM Richard Stohlman, Stohlman Volkswagen/Subaru and Stohlman Mitsubishi.

Following up on last weekês Special Bulletin to members, WANADA is sad to report the passing of fifth generation Washingtonian and longtime dealer Richard Stohlman, founder of Stohlman Volkswagen/Subaru and Stohlman Mitsubishi. He died Wednesday, November 10 at his home in Chevy Chase of stomach cancer. He was 75.

Mr. Stohlman started in the business in 1956 at Stohlman Chevrolet, which was founded on M Street in Georgetown in the 1930s becoming a DC institution for many years. He worked with his father, Edwin L. Stohlman, and his brother, Ed, Jr. In 1971, he opened Stohlman Volkswagen in Tysons Corner in what was then a sleepy little village. The businesses expanded over time and are now operated by his youngest daughter, and third generation dealer, Catherine Stohlman Rusnak.

A graduate of St. Johnês College High School in DC and the University of Pennsylvaniaês Wharton School of Finance, Mr. Stohlman served as a first lieutenant in the United States Army. He started his automotive career at Stohlman Chevrolet.

He was active in many civic organizations, chambers of commerce, and trade associations, including AIADA, NADA, VADA, and WANADA. He was a recipient of the AIADA Sports Illustrated Dealer of Distinction Award and many other manufacturer awards.

He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Marianne Darby Stohlman of Naples, Florida and four children: Cathy, Richard, Jr. of New York, Barbara S. Rice of Bethesda, Margaret S. Wiegand of Kensington; and eight grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation, 1600 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314, or online at www.preventcancer.org.