Stanley Dale Stambaugh

Stanley Dale Stambaugh, age 65, passed away in his home on Sunday, October 6, 2019 with the gift of being surrounded by his loving family. God blessed Stan with many gifts throughout his life. Although after his accident, he had fewer fingers than most, his hands helped many far and wide. He was a source of strength for others. He welcomed, as family, those whom he met and embraced them with God's grace. When faced with his last challenge, he said he was going to be an example, and he was.

Stan was born on May 17th, 1954 in Beardstown, IL, to Leon Dale and Lois Catherine (Walton) Stambaugh. He is survived by his mother, his wife Linda, who showed him how to enjoy adventures near and far. He is also survived by his children, Shannon (and Scott) Adkins, Travis D. (and Lucia) Stambaugh, (and their mother Jane Hollenback Cowin), Erica Kleinlein, and Heath (and Heily Windsor) VanDeVenter, and eleven grandchildren that were the light of his life; Collin Adkins, Dreyton Kleinlein, Preston Horwedel, Dagain Reneau, Foxx Adkins, Katelyn Stambaugh, Peyton VanDeVenter, Kiera Stambaugh, Maycen VanDeVenter, Ashton VanDeVenter, and Levi Dale Stambaugh. He is also survived by his sister Cathy (and Stan) Butler of Peoria, IL and his brother Kevin (and Linda) Stambaugh of Rushville, IL and five nephews.

He was a mechanic and seventh generation farmer. After graduating from Astoria High School, he shared his mechanical skills with various coal companies and served as correctional officer in Canton, IL. He was also the Road Commissioner of Hickory Township and served as volunteer fireman for several fire districts in Illinois. He was a member of the Browning Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 14th at 10:30 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. John Ruppel, Gary Sheets, and Pat Clemens will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 13th from 3-7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Browning Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad or the Browning Church of Christ.