Stanley was married to Susan McNickle for 56 years. They have four children: Candace, William, Daniel and Kenneth. They have six grandchildren: Garrison, Cole, Bennett, Jackson, Foster and Sadie.
Stan devoted many years of service as a deputy tax appraiser for Riley County, Kansas. A life-long lover of the outdoors, Stan found joy in hunting, fishing, bird watching and sharing these with his children and grandchildren.
Stan was an avid sports fan, particularly devoted to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He also enjoyed golf and bowling and never missed a chance to cheer on his children in their sports from summer leagues through to high school and even college.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Eller (Cole), father Glen K. McNickle, sister Marsha J. Puppe, and wife Susan. He is survived by his children and grandchildren.
Stan's legacy will live on in the lessons he taught and the quiet strength he shared.
Stan's ashes will be interred at the Leavenworth National Cemetery on July 25, 2025.