May 21st 1934 – June 2nd 2025
Stanley was born on May 21st, 1934 in Winnipeg, MB to parents John and Regina Sumka. Stanley is survived by his children Doug (Dianne), Mark (Robin), daughter Shelley, daughter-in-law Brenda and grandchildren Kristie (Martin), Travis, Chelsea, Colton (Robin), Tara, Serena, Sherise, Samantha, great grandchildren, brother-in-law Dave Kitchen and friend Pam. Siblings Helen, Edward (Stephie), Marie (Gary), Tony, Ted (Shirley) and Elsie (Lawrence) and numerous nephews and nieces.
Stanley was the third of 8 children. Stanley was predeceased by his parents John and Regina, sister Lillian, wife Diane and son Murray. He worked at Freuhauf/Trailmobile as a trailer mechanic for 40+ years, then on to his favorite pass time of scrapping. He had quite the reputation in the scrapping business and made several contacts who would always save valuable items for him. Stubborn as he could be, he had a heart of gold and would offer his help to anyone in need, a true gem of a man. In his later years, we had to move him to Middlechurch Home. Stanley also had a reputation there, everyone knew him and loved him. They said he could be difficult but fun and he sure loved the girls with long hair, he would always pull their ponytails.
Dad was born to a farming family which he spent his youth and adult years in Skylake Manitoba and helping his brother on his farm in Rembrandt. As a young man, he worked in bush camps helping build power dams to help the family back home. Dad taught his sons to hunt which we enjoyed for many years.
Funeral service
Glen Eden Funeral Home 4447 Main Street West St. Paul Manitoba
Monday, June 9 at 10:30 A.M.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.
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