Stanley J. "Stan the Man" Wolczyk

Stanley was a member of Summit County Retired Teachers Association. A card was sent to his family, but returned. We send our sincere sympathy to his loved ones. Sincerely, Summit County Retired Teachers Association.

Mr. Wolczyk attended our Open House at Grill Elementary School prior to it being torn down. He had been principal there for many years. At the Open House he was a celebrity. So many smiles and memories were shared and, of course, much laughter. It was obvious that he had made a great impact on many students that passed through the doors of Grill Elementary during his tenure at the school.

Stan and I had a special bond in that both of us were the Principal of the same school. I was Principal sixty years ago and he, fifty years ago. Our bond was strengthened when both of us attended daily Mass together at Sacred Heart until he moved to the Village of St. Edward. He made a mark of endurance on every person he touched and on every institution he served. Every person he left behind is the richer for having known him. May his repose be as happy as he made everyone else when he...

What a blessing it has been to get to know Stan and hear his life stories!! What a special and awesome man!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!! Wish I could be there but will be working. We sure will miss his love and laughter. He was one in a million!

Stan, the man, had a smile, laugh, and a personality that lit up a room. I worked for a dentist's office that he was a patient of; when he walked into the office, everyone knew he has arrived. He would teach anyone in the reception area how to waltz. I'm grateful to be one of the precious few that had the opportunity to learn the waltz with him.

God knew that your hearts would be sadly broken when it was time for Stanley to come home to him in Heaven. God saw his tired face so he put his arms around him and said it is time to come home. Stanley did not go alone for part of you went with him.

My deepest sympathies. Mr. Wolczyk was my principal at Grill Elementary and he was the best principal ever! I have so many wonderful memories of him from my school years there and I know I am not alone. He influenced all of his students there and we were all very lucky to have him as a leader and mentor! RIP.