Stanley J. Stewart

Stanley J. Stewart, 88, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Friday, September 17, 2010, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington. Stanley was born December 15, 1921, at Sumner, Nebraska to Mervin and June (Falk) Stewart. He was a graduate of Sumner High School. Stan was a veteran of WWII, serving under General Patton in North Africa, Italy, Corsica and Sicily. He received the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. Upon returning from war, he married Marjorie Britton of Lexington on May 27, 1946. To this union were born three children; Lynda, Peggy and John. He was a respected building contractor, building many local homes, churches and commercial buildings. He was an active member of the Lexington business community and not to be forgotten his love for golf. Stanley was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. Stan was also a 65 year member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He is survived by his wife Marjorie of Lexington; daughters Lynda Thoreen and husband Rick of Omaha, NE; Peggy and husband Gene Munstermann of Villisca, IA; son, John of Lexington, NE; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one sister, Laurel Maller of Oakland, Nebraska. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Reverend Jorge Canela officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery with full Military Honors. Visitation will be held Monday, September 20, 2010, from 5-7 p.m. with Wake to follow at 7:00 p.m. all at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.