Stanley Sutton
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Stanley Sutton
Stanley Paul Sutton, 78, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021.
Stan was born March 18, 1943, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Phil and Betty Stewart Sutton. He graduated in 1960 from University High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. Stan married Joan Grossardt on May 15, 1999, in Lincoln. He earned a bachelor's degree and master's degree in biochemistry from the University of Nebraska. He did some doctoral work at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Stan's career was in the 68 Medical Service Corps in the United States Army. Stan was a member of the Sons of Union Veterans, Farmhouse Fraternity, Knights Templar, St. Marys United Methodist Church, national and local chapters of the Reserve Officer's Association, CIOR, CIOMR, MOAA, MOWW and the Fort Riley Retiree Council.
Stan is survived by his wife, Joan; Siblings, Doug Sutton (Vana), Richard Sutton (Lisa) and Mary Rodman (Danny); nephews, Bjorn Sutton (Brook), Walker J. Rodman (Alena), Reid Sutton (Addy) and Mark Grossardt (Amy); and niece, Jill Werst (Bill). He was preceded in death by his parents, nephews, Colin and Micah Sutton, and many aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka KS 66614. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2021, at St. Marys United Methodist Church, 205 N 7th St, St Marys KS 66536. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at May Cemetery near Minden, Nebraska.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys UMC or MOWW and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.