William S. "Stan" Stillings Obituary - 2020 (2024)

William S. "Stan" Stillings, 65, of Marysville, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the O.S.U./ Wexner Medical Center in Columbus following a brief illness.
Born August 16, 1955 in Marysville, he was the son of Glenn and Betty (Burns) Stillings. His father preceded him in death along with a brother, Steve.
A 1973 graduate of Fairbanks High School, he formerly owned and operated WS Trucking and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Stan loved to build and fly R.C. Planes, acquiring quite an extensive collection over the years. He also enjoyed boating, especially on Lake Erie, listening to 90's rock music and riding his Big Dog motorcycle which was always polished to perfection. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who affectionately called him "Poppy."
On November 3, 1990 at Atonement Lutheran Church in Columbus, he married his wife of over 30 years, Jeanne (Miller) and she survives in Marysville. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his mother, Betty Stillings of Marysville; twin daughters, Sara (Adam) Studebaker of Tipp City and Sally (Les) Doud of Troy; a son, Thomas (Lacey) Stillings of Columbus; grandchildren, Katie and Micah Lanning; a brother, Lane (Carol) Stillings of Marysville; a sister, Lynn (Terry) Rausch of Bellefontaine; his faithful fur baby companions, Daisy and Oliver along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Wilson Funeral Home, Mannasmith Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at St. John's Cemetery with Reverend Jacob D. Heino officiating. A funeral procession to the cemetery will form at the funeral home beginning at 12:15 P.M. Wednesday. Covid precautions will be practiced at the funeral home and the cemetery. Stan gave the ultimate gift, the gift of life by being and organ donor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions made to Brodie's Good Vibe Tribe in care of the funeral home. Honoring a nonprofit organization that supports, educates and celebrates families impacted by organ donation, and one that was impacted by Stan directly. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com

Service Details.

Visitation

When: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Wilson Funeral Home, Mannasmith Chapel
Address: 621 W. Fifth St. MARYSVILLE, OH 43040

Service

When: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Saint John's Cemetery
Address: MARYSVILLE, OH

Interment

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 | 1:00pm
When: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Saint John's Cemetery
Address: MARYSVILLE, OH

To share a memory or send a condolence gift, please visit the Official Obituary of William S. "Stan" Stillings hosted by Wilson Funeral Homes.

William S. "Stan" Stillings, 65, of Marysville, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the O.S.U./ Wexner Medical Center in Columbus following a brief illness.
Born August 16, 1955 in Marysville, he was the son of Glenn and Betty (Burns) Stillings. His father preceded him in death along with a brother, Steve.
A 1973 graduate of Fairbanks High School, he formerly owned and operated WS Trucking and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Stan loved to build and fly R.C. Planes, acquiring quite an extensive collection over the years. He also enjoyed boating, especially on Lake Erie, listening to 90's rock music and riding his Big Dog motorcycle which was always polished to perfection. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who affectionately called him "Poppy."
On November 3, 1990 at Atonement Lutheran Church in Columbus, he married his wife of over 30 years, Jeanne (Miller) and she survives in Marysville. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his mother, Betty Stillings of Marysville; twin daughters, Sara (Adam) Studebaker of Tipp City and Sally (Les) Doud of Troy; a son, Thomas (Lacey) Stillings of Columbus; grandchildren, Katie and Micah Lanning; a brother, Lane (Carol) Stillings of Marysville; a sister, Lynn (Terry) Rausch of Bellefontaine; his faithful fur baby companions, Daisy and Oliver along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Wilson Funeral Home, Mannasmith Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at St. John's Cemetery with Reverend Jacob D. Heino officiating. A funeral procession to the cemetery will form at the funeral home beginning at 12:15 P.M. Wednesday. Covid precautions will be practiced at the funeral home and the cemetery. Stan gave the ultimate gift, the gift of life by being and organ donor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions made to Brodie's Good Vibe Tribe in care of the funeral home. Honoring a nonprofit organization that supports, educates and celebrates families impacted by organ donation, and one that was impacted by Stan directly. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com

Service Details.

Visitation

When: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Wilson Funeral Home, Mannasmith Chapel
Address: 621 W. Fifth St. MARYSVILLE, OH 43040

Service

When: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Saint John's Cemetery
Address: MARYSVILLE, OH

Interment

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 | 1:00pm
When: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Saint John's Cemetery
Address: MARYSVILLE, OH

To share a memory or send a condolence gift, please visit the Official Obituary of William S. "Stan" Stillings hosted by Wilson Funeral Homes.

William S. "Stan" Stillings Obituary - 2020 (2024)

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