Stanley Carl Chrapek

Stanley Carl Chrapek obituary, Chelsea, MI

Stanley Carl Chrapek

Stanley Chrapek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cole Funeral Chapel - Chelsea on Dec. 11, 2025.
Stanley Carl Chrapek of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Green Valley, Arizona, age 86, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. He was born May 16, 1939, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Stanley Edward and Cecilia Theresa (Rand) Chrapek.

Stan worked in accounting for Ford for 13 years, plus other auto related businesses. He also worked for Zantop International Airlines, and Freighter Airlines at Willow Run Airport.

Stan married Sandra V. Peiffer on July 1, 1961, and she survives. He is also survived by his daughters, Dawn (Larry) Marcus of Dexter, Susan (Russell) Williams of Alto, and Colleen (David) Vanderhoff of Sterling Heights; sister, Rosemary Tellor; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Tim Kusiak and Bill Kusiak; and sister, Mary Joe Kusiak.

A memorial service will be held Monday, January 5, 2025, 11 a.m. at the Chelsea Retirement Community Dancy House Theatre with Rev. Ken Ray officiating. Burial will be in the CRC Memorial Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation East 805 W. Middle St., Chelsea, MI 48118.

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