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Stan was born on July 3, 1945 to Ray and Gladys (Bennett) McGuire in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a 1963 graduate from North High School in Des Moines. He retired from Pittsburgh Des Moines Steele in 2010 and then worked part-time for O'Reilly Auto parts store for several years. Stan met Lori Grimes at Porky's Restaurant in 1992 and they married June 25, 2012. A highlight of Stan and Lori's lives was when they got the chance to travel Route 66 with a photographer.
Stan enjoyed all things cars. He was a member of the Mopar Car Club and was often referred to as the Mopar Man. He loved to attend car shows and show off his 1969 Roadrunner Convertible. His other notable favorites over the years were his '68 Hemi Duster, '68 Hemi GTX, both of which he used to drag race, and a '70 Daytona.
Stan's entire life was devoted to cars. For over 55 years, Stan attended many car shows, drag races, and car club events. Stan had many car friends, young and old, and he knows they will miss him very much. Up until his passing, Stan was happy to have his mind and always referenced his vast knowledge of cars.
Stan is survived by his two daughters, Kim (Norbert) Juist of Chandler, AZ, and Michele McGuire of Ankeny; grandchildren, Morgan Terry, Kyle Juist, Abby Juist, and Libby Juist; brothers, Chuck (Charlotte) McGuire of Des Moines, and Jim (Jackie) McGuire of Evanston, IL; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lori; and his siblings, Marcia Viertel, Bob McGuire, and Mike McGuire.
At this time, no services are planned. A celebration of life will take place in the spring and burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Adel next to his wife, Lori. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
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Scott Longstreet
April 8, 2024
First meeting Stan was at Rissman's Auto Parts on Douglas Ave. circa 1974. Stan managed the store and was a great help to me as I learned to wrench cars when in high school. He treated me like a friend even though I was a kid, and was always able to help- even getting under the hood to wrench.
Whenever I'm in an auto parts store, I think of Stan. Today's store employees can't function without a computer, and if it's not on their screen your out of luck. They might know some basic information at best- while Stan was a mechanic. He used a multitude of parts books and his own knowledge to identify and find the part and do it quickly. He was an encyclopedia of information-rarely seen today.
Also, he was a lifelong friend. I will miss him greatly as will many others. I'm so glad I could know him.
Frank and Linda Myers
April 4, 2024
Stan was a one of a kind. We lost a great man with a great personality. God speed Stan.
Keith & Bev Lemon
April 1, 2024
So sorry to hear about Stan. Keith always talk to him at all the car shows.
Sherri Peddicord
March 27, 2024
Stan, you will be missed at all the Aero meets. Fly free with Lori. Glad to have been a friend
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Michael Slater
March 27, 2024
I first saw Stan at Porky´s, then later I had the pleasure to meet him at Bennigan´s where I had occasionally parked my car near his and occasionally have dinner with him and his friends, later on, he started to come to Cozy Cafe on Saturday evenings to have dinner with me and other friends that displayed our cars. I will miss him and his car stories. Michael "70 Chevelle" Slater
Jerry Kellar
March 27, 2024
So sorry to hear about Stan I will miss him grabbing my shoulders from behind and saying Anyone who drives a Corvette and then laughed every Wednesday night at Bennigans. Will miss him and the Roadrunner on Wednesday nights RIP My friend
Lori Schoessow
March 27, 2024
Stan will be truly Miss by alot of people . Now Stan and Lori are together again..Every time i have a tootise roll or see some i will think of Stan
Michael Borkowski
March 27, 2024
Stan was a very good friend and I always looked forward to seeing him at our car club shows with the Daytona Superbird Car Club. The last time I saw him was 4 months ago, and we talked about his Roadrunner being in the movie When Jack Came Back. He was so very proud of that. I will miss Stan a lot. R.I.P friend.
Robert Madewell
March 27, 2024
Met Stan 40 years ago at porkeys and as a member of mopars unlimited. Always friendly and answerd my questions as a younger mopar enthusiasts just learning to build muscle cars.
Mark Hawks
March 27, 2024
I remember spending an afternoon in my garage with Stan. He was helping me get my six barrel carbs dialed in just right, and he shared a lot of knowledge that he had about the six pack set up. In later years, he would stop by my house to hang out, sometimes, for no other reason than to show me a new car that he had acquired.
Mark Hawks
March 27, 2024
I have fond memories of cruising with Stan at Mopar nationals on the expressway with the top down on his 69 road runner convertible.
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