Michael T. Stanislaw

Michael T. Stanislaw obituary, Fort Collins, CO

Michael T. Stanislaw

Michael Stanislaw Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Goes Funeral Care & Crematory - Fort Collins on Apr. 23, 2025.

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Michael Stanislaw, age 57, of Fort Collins, CO passed away April 20, 2025, after complications and declining health following his stroke in September 2024.
Michael (Mike) Thomas Stanislaw was born May 28, 1967, in Minot, North Dakota to Edward and Irene Stanislaw. Mike grew up in Minot, North Dakota and Mason City, Iowa before moving to the Fort Collins/ Loveland area in 1977. He received his bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Northern Colorado. He was a loyal employee of the two careers he held throughout his life. His first job being at Quadgraphics for 24 years, first manufacturing and binding telephone books, and then moving up to IT there. His last 10 years of employment were spent at Broadcom Inc. He was very dedicated at both of his jobs, often beating records and then challenging himself to beat his own records! Mike was a proud owner of every gaming console that has come out since the 1960's and loved to show his family and friends the creations he made throughout the years.
He loved football and sharing the game with those around him. He enjoyed camping and being outdoors and enjoyed motorcycle riding, his vintage mustang, and hiking. Mike loved to travel and went on many adventures with his wife, Jane, throughout the years. Michael had the most generous and selfless heart and showed his love through actions to those who were fortunate enough to know him.
Michael is survived by his wife, Jane Stanislaw; sister, Roxanne Cecere (and husband, Gary); niece, Alyssa Chambers (and husband, Kaleb); and nephew, Zachary Salazar, brother in law, Michael McNear (Kristy).
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Irene Stanislaw.
A visitation is planned for 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Goes Funeral Care, Fort Collins, CO. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave, Fort Collins, CO. Interment will follow immediately after the service at Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, CO. Please come as you are.

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