Bartow
 on November 6, 2025
Executive Director of Union County Veterans Services Dale Bartow, pictured above at left, poses with senior veterans service officer Andrew Stahl, right, after announcing his retirement from the executive director position at the county agency. Bartow has named Stahl his successor at the position and will officially retire on April 1, 2026. (Photo submitted)

Bartow retires from Veterans Services

By By Kyle Meddles, Richwood Gazette 

 

Dale Bartow has announced his retirement as the Executive Director of Union County Veterans Services after serving in the role for over 17 years.

Bartow will officially retire on April 1, 2026 just 18 days after his 65th birthday. He has named Andrew D. Stahl, the current senior veterans service officer, as his successor and Stahl has accepted the position.

“I’ll still keep in touch with the office here, help them with any special projects, I’ll still keep involved with veterans activities and concerns around the county,” Bartow said. “It’s in my blood.”

Prior to joining veteran services, Bartow served in the Army and Army National Guard for more than 26 years until his retirement as a Firs…

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