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Stanley VanVleet Obituary
Stanley was born at home in Lodi on October 6, 1926, the son of the late Lawrence and Lovina (Woodman) VanVleet. He graduated from Ovid High School in 1944 and spent nearly his entire life on the family farm along the Ovid-Lodi Townline Road.
Deeply rooted in the agricultural community, Stanley was a lifelong member and former president of the Farm Bureau, served as a headmaster of the Grange, was a former member of the South Seneca School Board, and a member of the Ovid Federated Church. He devoted his life to farming (raising sheep and cash crops) and was still operating a tractor in his nineties. He especially loved viewing the beautiful sunsets from his home.
He is survived by his children: Lawrence (Cynde) VanVleet of California, James (Doreen) VanVleet of Ovid, Marian (Patrick) Schirmer of Ovid, Robert (Laura) VanVleet of Lodi, Beverly (Mark) Delong of Romulus, Daniel (Mary-Catherine French) VanVleet of Lodi, Christopher (Marcia) VanVleet of Massachusetts, and Melanie (Scott) Mansfield of Vestal; his sisters, Harriett Wagner and Ruth Wagner of Lodi; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Helene Shaner in 2018; by his first wife, Mary Louise Connelly, the mother of his 8 children, also in 2018; and by his brothers, John and David.
A graveside memorial service for family and friends will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, in the West Lodi Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Stanley's memory may be made to the Ovid Federated Church or the Lodi Historical Society. For additional information, please visit www.covertfuneralhome.com or call 607-869-3411
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Randy M McDonald
May 4, 2025
Family: Stanley was a pillar in the community, a Great example for all. May your blessings outlive your sorrow.
Guy deVoss
April 27, 2025
Rob and family, my condolences. In time, may memories of happy times with your father replace this sad time.
Cindy Delong
April 26, 2025
Doreen and family and Beverly and family
May God bless you and your
family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Grace
April 26, 2025
Condolences to the entire family. Stan was a life long family friend and school mate to my parents. Enjoyed him as a member of our bowling team and reminiscing whenever we saw each other.
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