Steven "Stan" W. Stanley

Steven “Stan” W. Stanley, 55, of New Castle, passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, September 6, 2015 at home following a short illness. He was born June 23, 1960 in New Castle, a son of Tom and Donna (York) Stanley. Stan was a 1978 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School. He began working as a teenager for Joe Dietz mowing yards and various other jobs typical of a young man his age. After working for Ingersoll Steel for a few years, Mr. Dietz then encouraged Stan to become an electrician and after doing so, he worked for Dietz Electric. Stan became a journeyman electrician and joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 855 in Muncie where he enjoyed a relationship covering 18 years. He spent a year in Afghanistan as a private electrical contractor working for the United States Government. Stan enjoyed target shooting, camping and NASCAR racing. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, the American Legion and the VFW, all in New Castle. Stan was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of New Castle. If Stan said you were a good guy, then you were a good guy! He is survived by his mother, Donna Stanley of New Castle; his daughter, Mandy Miller of Muncie; two granddaughters, Addison and Isla Miller of Muncie; two brothers, Dean Stanley of Conroe, Texas and Ron Stanley of Broomfield, Colorado; his nieces, Kristen Stanley of Colorado and Gabby Stanley of Texas; his nephews, Austin Stanley of Colorado and Thomas Stanley of Texas; an uncle, Russell Stanley of Tennessee; his aunts, Barbara York of Muncie and Cathy Ballard of Middletown, Ohio; many special friends, especially Dwayne Clemens and Sue Pippin. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Stanley in 2010; his grandparents and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2015 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 535 S. 14th St., New Castle with Pastor Bill Chamberlin officiating. A private burial will take place at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends from 4 – 8 p.m. Thursday at Sproles Family Funeral Home. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. Memorial contributions may be offered to the charity of the donor’s choice. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Stan Stanley.

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Steven "Stan" W. Stanley

June 23, 1960 - September 6, 2015