Dr. Karl Ludwig Stenger

Dr. Karl Ludwig Stenger

Aiken, SC—Dr. Karl Ludwig Stenger, age 75, entered into rest on Monday October 12, 2026. He was a son of the late Mr. Reinhold Stenger and the late Mrs. Maria Foerster Stenger. Dr. Stenger was born in Bonn, Germany, but had made Aiken his home since 1986. He joined the University of South Carolina Aiken in 1986 as a professor, later becoming the founding chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature. After serving nearly 38 years at the college, he retired in 2024. Despite his retirement, Dr. Stenger remained active on campus through different programs and even served as the coordinator of Second Language Placement, director of the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program, and a faculty advisor for the German Club. Dr. Stenger had 45 academic publications as well as a full length book manuscript titled “Die Erzaehlstruktur von Friedrich Theodor Vischers 'Auch Einer.'” Outside of his profession and scholarly work, Dr. Stenger enjoyed reading, spending time with his cat Patches, and going to the opera and seeing other theatrical performances. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Survivors include: one brother Werner Stenger, Germany; one sister Anne Jarke, Germany; and one nephew Dr. Alexander Sommerkamp, Germany. A private service with the family will be held at a later date. COLE FUNERAL HOME 1544 UNIVERSITY PKWY (118 BYPASS) AIKEN, SC 29801 803-648-7175. Please sign the online registry at www.colefuneralhomeinc.net.