Stanton Lyle Haner's Obituary
Stanton Lyle Haner aged 65 of Ludington passed away on October 9, 2020 in Grand Rapids following a short illness. Stanton was able to be comforted by his wife and children in his last days.
Stanton was born on September 6, 1955 in the Catskills of New York, the son of Stanley L. and Leona V. (Tompkins) Haner and graduated from Jefferson Central High School in New York. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country for over 21 years including during Operation Desert Storm, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1999 after receiving numerous accommodations and service awards.
Stanton will be greatly missed by his wife Virgie; his children Jamison Haner and Jessica Haner both of Denver, CO, and Jennifer Haner of Detroit; five grandchildren Sidney and Reed Haner, Abigail Haner, Sophie Collins, and Cooper Perbind; his sisters Dianne Langer and Dale Orcutt, and his brother Eric Haner, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Alan Haner.
Private graveside services will be held for Stanton at a later date in the Manorkill area of the Catskills in New York. Those who wish to remember Stanton with a memorial donation may address it to his wife Virgie Haner and send it to the funeral home.
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