Paul Stanley Castleman

Paul Stanley Castleman DAYTON, OH - Paul Stanley Castleman, age 73, of Dayton, OH passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. Stanley was a gentleman in the truest sense. A loving husband and father, respectful and generous to everyone he knew, civically active, an avid golfer, he was also a born matchmaker of both romantic and business partnerships. Stanley was born February 14, 1941 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Steve and Virginia Castleman. At a very early age his family moved to Yazoo City, Mississippi. Stanley described his youth in the Mississippi Delta as being positive, upbeat and a great environment in which to grow up, rich in history and a wonderful community that cared about everyone. He graduated from Yazoo City High School in 1959, and later entered The Citadel 'Class of 1964'. Stanley recalled, "I was blessed to become a member of Tango Company where I met eight other freshman 'NOBS'. That first day encounter began what turned out to be a beautiful fifty-year friendship. They are some of the finest people I would ever hope to know." He received an MBA from University of Chicago, and later completed the SCMP at Harvard Business School. Stanley's business career included Bluebird Baking Co. and Chicago Pastry Co. (1973-1988). He subsequently applied his entrepreneurial spirit to a career in banking (1988-2014) as Vice President of Fifth Third Bank, Huntington National Bank and finally with LCNB National Bank. He was a Vietnam-era veteran, a three-term elected city council member of Oakwood, Ohio, an active volunteer and a board member of the American Heart Association, Aullwood Audubon Center, and Artemis Domestic Violence Center. He also served on the board of directors of Huntington National Bank (Dayton) and the Dayton Machine Tool Company. He was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Moraine Country Club, and the Forty-Nine Club. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Steve and sister, Virginia Ward. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Maria (Preonas); son, Louis; daughter, Mary; and extended Castleman and Preonas families. Visitation will be held Monday, April 7th from 4-7 PM at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 East Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH with Trisagion Prayers at 5 PM at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 8th at 10 AM at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 500 Belmonte Park North. Dayton, OH. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.routsong.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston