Stanley Stasiak, 79

Published 12:31 am Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Stanley Stasiak, 79
Born:  Dec. 7, 1932
Died:  April 14, 2012

Stasiak

Stanley Stasiak, 79, of Niles, passed away at his home Saturday, April 14, 2012, with his family by his side.

Stan was born Dec. 7, 1932, to the late Andrew and Jennie (Kafka) Stasiak at home in Dowagiac. He was one of nine children.

After graduating from Eau Claire High School in 1950, Stan enlisted in the United States Army and graduated from Army Engineering School in 1953. On July 2, 1971, Stan wed the love of his life, Beverly.

Stan was known by many as “Jaja.”

He loved Notre Dame football, going to Florida for the winter and also reading books to his grandchildren.

Stan is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Casimer, Edmund, Walter, Frank and Leo Stasiak; and sisters, Stella Kozelka, Betty Slack and Mary Stasiak.

He is survived by his wife, Bev; children, Robert Dickens of South Bend, Patricia (Gary) McCaslin of Niles, Kim (Stacy) Coleman of Avon, Ind., and Billie Sue (Brett) Demond of Fennville; grandchildren, Lawton, Heather, Justin, Cassie, Hannah, Ashley, Rachel, Joshua, Chelsea and Ryan; and 10 great-grandchildren.

The family has requested that no flowers be sent. Those wishing to make memorial donations may do so to the family.

The family will be hosting a memorial mass at St. Mark Catholic Church on Saturday, April 21, at 11 a.m.

Those wishing to leave condolences, photos or memories for the family may do so on our website at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com at www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home of Niles.