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Stanley Tarkenton Sr.

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Virginia Beach, Virginia

Stanley Tarkenton Obituary

Stanley Tarkenton Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Stanley M. Tarkenton Sr., 84, passed away Dec. 30, 2010 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. He was born in Norfolk May. 8, 1926 to the late Capt. Walter and Effie Tarkenton. He was predeceased by his brother, Walter Tarkenton Jr. Stanley, a World War II combat veteran, proudly served under General Patton's command and was the recipient of the Bronze Star and numerous other military recognitions. He used to say, "I had a pilot's license prior to a driver's license." Stan was a life member of 4th Infantry Division Association, and was the first recipient to be awarded the DMOR, Distinguish Member of the Regiment. He was also a lifetime member of the DAV Virginia Beach Chapter 20. He often spoke with pride of the military and felt a warm kinship to all soldiers. He was also commissioner of Babe Ruth Little League- Little Creek when his children were young. He loved to work with the kids and helped to keep the leagues running smoothly for all who enjoyed the game. "Stan" was a lover of nature and always cared for the little ones who came by to visit...the birds, squirrels and ducks. He enjoyed planting seeds and waiting for a tree or flower to flourish when possible. He could be seen daily walking around his yard waving at anyone who passed by his home. Stan was a graduate of William and Mary and Harvard Business and held many positions locally in banking and commercial mortgage corporations prior to his retirement. He is survived by Josephine Graeff, his companion of 30 years; daughter, Susan Tarkenton; son, Stanley Tarkenton Jr.; grandson, Stanley Tarkenton III; and niece, Janie Cimino. Also dear to him are Karen Pelham, Debi and Wil Fritter, Jimmy, Belinda, Ashley, and Jamie Graeff, Steve and Lynette Graeff, Steve Graeff Jr., Matthew Graeff, Laura Adams and Eddie Loyd, Mark Adams, Kelly Nieves and Haden Adams. Also, his beloved cats, Boots and Chexie. The family would like to give a special thanks to Bill Davis and many other friends who touched Stan's life by visiting and laughing with him, which he always enjoyed. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. You may pay your condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 2, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Tarkenton

23 Entries

Albert Trostorf

December 22, 2011

Dear Tarkenton Family:

I have been in contact with Stanley Trakenton SR. for a couple of years in the 1990 years and he forwarded informaton to me concerning his outfit with the 4th Infantry Division in the Huertgen Forest. I want to express my deepest condulence to you!

Very respectfully
Albert Trostorf
Mayor of Merode

Diane Norton

January 7, 2011

Susan and Stan,

I only have fond memories of your Dad. From the first time I met him in the 70's, he always had a smile and a joke to tell. He loved being around family and friends - the more the merrier to tell his stories about the war! We all learned alot from him. He was truly an American War Hero and I am so glad to have known him all these years.

Susan, you have your Fathers joking ways and he gave both of you morals to live your life by.

He will truly be missed, but you have great memories to carry you through.

Jo,I know you have lost your Partner, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen, I know you also lost a 'Dad", I am thinking about you.

Love you both,

Wayne and Doris Miller

January 7, 2011

We were so sorry to hear about Stan's
passing. We always enjoyed visiting with him and Josephine over coffee with the
gang at McDonalds from time to time. We
all will miss him. He will be in our
prayers.

Gail Hiller

January 4, 2011

Susan, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Mike and Laura Reese

January 4, 2011

Jo and family,
Mike and I are glad that Stan was able to come to Snoogie's party just a few weeks ago and spend some fun time with us. Your entire family and Stan's family are in our thoughts at this time. Love,

Celeste Johnson

January 4, 2011

May the light of the best memories of your father, lift you and inspire your life like never before...my prayers and deepest sympathy for your loss are with you. God bless!

Gail Toney

January 4, 2011

To Susan and Family, I am sorry to hear of your lost. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. This is a quote that someone shared with me when I lost a loved one.It provided me with some comfort and I hope it does the same for you. "Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy"..

Caleta Rose

January 4, 2011

Susan, I am really sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Karen

January 4, 2011

To "Dad"...whose light will shine in our hearts forever.

Mary Writesel

January 3, 2011

Sue:

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Take care and God be with you.

January 3, 2011

My deepest sympathy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Lutz

Sentara HIM Management Team

January 3, 2011

Dear Susan & Family,

The HIM Management Team wishes to extend our heartfelt sorry for the loss of your father, Mr. Stanley M. Tarkenton Sr. Some of us had the privilege of meeting Mr. Tarkenton in person, others had a very vivid picture of him through your "wonderfully detailed stories" that you, Susan, were kind enough to share with us. Because of that,we all feel that we knew Mr. Tarkenton personally....whether we met him or not. Know that we stand ready to assist you, Stan and Karen in whatever way you need us. You all remain in our prayers.
Please do not hesitate to contact anyone of us for whatever measure of support you need.

Sincerely,

The Sentara HIM Management Team

Janelle Sawyer

January 3, 2011

I was very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts.

CMDR Laura Richter

January 3, 2011

From Stan's fellow comrades at DAV Chapter 20: It is a great loss and our hearts and prayers are with Jo and family. We will miss him dearly. We all have been rewarded to have know Stan.

January 3, 2011

Sue and Stan, we did not know your Dad, only the stories we have heard from you. Through the photos you and Stan have so graciously shared, we feel we knew him. His demeanor and characterization in the photos remind us so much of you and Stan. We can see his humor and kindness in the photos that have been instilled in you and Stan. Bet and I are very sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Karen, Stan, and family.

~ Nancy & Bet

Mary Beth Hurrell

January 3, 2011

Susan,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Although I did not know your father, he sounds like he was a wonderful man, who proudly served our nation.

Susie Powell

January 3, 2011

Susan and Karen Very sorry to hear about your loss.May your wonderful memories and fun times lighten your sadness.God bless you and your family.

January 2, 2011

I always remember Mr. Tarkenton as a real nice man when I was younger, and he always had an interesting story to share. My prayers go out to all he called loved ones.

Mel Retzke

January 2, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My heart goes out to you, Karen and your family. May you find peace in the fond memories that live in your heart.

COL Bill & Susan Davis, USA (Ret)

January 2, 2011

To the Tarkenton Family,
"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord: and let perpetual light shine upon him."

Both Susan and I were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Stan's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I consider myself so very blessed to have come to know Stan over the last five years. We did many things together and I so enjoyed his smile, his stories and his unique "Infantryman's" spirit. He was my DAV Comrade, my Teacher, my Friend and my Hero. He was the greatest of the greatest generation.

Stan's devotion to God, Country and Family is a legacy of an American Patriot and will endure and transcend generations to come. As a spiritual gift to the family, you will be remembered daily in the Liturgy of the Hours and honored each year with a celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
With love and God's blessing to you all,

January 2, 2011

Dear Sue and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad.
Please know that you are in our prayers.
Dene and Sharon

Bill and Michele Wernsmann

January 2, 2011

We hope the love of your friends and family will help carry you through these hard times. You are in our thoughts as always.

Sue & George Ash

January 2, 2011

Sue and Family:

We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. From reading the obit he sounded like a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you and your Family. We miss ya.

Sue, George and Whiskers Ash

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