Stanley W. Temple

Stanley W. Temple, age 84, of Route 487, Benton (Sugarloaf Township) died Monday afternoon, November 24, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville where he had been a patient for a week. Born September 18, 1930 in Sugarloaf Township, he was a son of the late Freeman and Neva B. (Stout) Temple. He and his wife, Virginia Mae (Marr) Temple celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on November 6th. Stanley was a graduate of Benton High School, Class of 1949. He enlisted in the Military on February 23, 1951 as an Army Medic in the 24th Med Battalion, and was awarded the following medals: Army of Occupation Japan, Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, and the United Nations Service Medal. Stanley was honorably discharged on February19, 1953. He was then employed by Little Lumber Company for a short time and then chose to work in the lumber industry for Flynn Lumber, before he was employed by the Benton Foundry, where he served as Plant Manager for 36 1/2 years until his retirement in 1994. Stanley was a member of the Brandon United Methodist Church and also attended the Faith Bible Church. He was also a member of the Fishing Creek Sportsmen's Association, the Millville American Legion and had served as Adjutant General of Ft. Ricketts V. F. W. Post 8317 in Benton. He was also co-founder of the North Mountain Ambulance Association. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Surviving, in addition to his wife, Virginia, are his 3 daughters: Shirley Eyerly and her husband, Charles, Jr., of Stillwater; Brenda Fritz and her husband, Kerry, of Benton; Mary Ellen Freed, Stillwater; 3 grandchildren: Danielle Deitrick, Colton Eyerly and Shawn Freed; a great grandson, Addix Eyerly; 5 sisters: Lena Harps, Benton; Helen Marr, Chantilly, VA; Virginia Davis, Manassas, VA; Beatrice Dunn, Linden, VA and Dorothy Miller and her husband, George, of Benton as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Franklin D. Temple, Ronald L. Temple and Freeman L. Temple, Jr. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 1 PM at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (S. R. 487) with the Rev. Howard W. Leh, Christ United Methodist Church of Central, officiating. Burial will be in St.Gabriel's Cemetery, Sugarloaf Township with Military Honors. A Viewing will be held Saturday from 11 AM until the time of the Service at 1:00 at McMichael's. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, Columbia County Unit, 1420 N. Susquehanna Trl., Selinsgrove, PA 17870.

Stanley W. Temple

September 18, 1930 - November 24, 2014