Stanley Ethridge Reich

Stanley Ethridge Reich, age 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the evening of March 19, 2025. He passed peacefully at home and was surrounded by his wife of 50 years Celia, son Dr. Robert B. Reich, and daughter Julie Arlene Schermerhorn (Allen). Stan is also survived by his granddaughter Ella Schermerhorn, and grandson Colton Schermerhorn. In addition, he is survived by his brother Harold Reich and sister Atha Jantz. Stan was born on November 21, 1953 in Oxnard, California to the late Ceril and Lillie Reich.
Stan received his Associate of Arts degree from Ventura College (1975) with an emphasis in photography and began working at PAC Foundries in Port Hueneme as an expeditor. He rose in ranks to become the plant manager of the steel division. He then moved to Golden State Castings, a new foundry in Ogden, Utah where Stan was promoted to plant manager. He returned briefly to California before moving to Prescott Valley, Arizona to manage another new foundry, Prescott Alloy Castings. Once again, he returned to California to become a partner in Image Castings Inc., a commercial foundry that casted steel for a variety of industries. There he expanded the foundry by adding an art division that casted bronze sculptures for many renowned artists. After suffering a heart attack in 2002, Stan sold his interest in Image Casting Inc. while continuing to run a new business, Image Motorcycle Products. Stan created a line of highly artistic motorcycle accessories utilizing both commercial and artistic capabilities from years of foundry experience.
In 2002, Stan had his first heart attack, and this was the start of 23 years of health issues. Throughout those years, Stan continued his retirement business, Image Motorcycle Products. His innovative designs caught the eye of motorcycle enthusiasts all over the world. Many custom motorcycle builders incorporated his parts into their award-winning builds. Stan traveled the world with his "hobby" business. His Eagle Talon Kickstand has become the icon for the Rare Breed Motorcycle Club to which he was recently inducted as an honorary member. He has become legendary in the industry. In 2012, Stan suffered his first sudden cardiac arrest with many more episodes to follow. He was no longer actively working in the business but continued to be the creative force behind it. In 2022, Stan was the recipient of a heart transplant that gave him 2½ years to volunteer as an ambassador to One Legacy Organ Procurement Organization. He participated in two 5K run/walks to raise funds for Special Abilities Ministry at his church (Calvary Westlake) and for One Legacy OPO. Stan began speaking at schools, hospitals, and public festivals to promote organ donation. He enjoyed sharing his testimony of the miracle God gave him and how it changed his life. He considered this the most important work of his entire life. Sadly, in June 2024, Stan was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic melanoma. This was the battle of his life and due to his immune-compromised condition as a solid organ transplant recipient, he had little chance of winning. But he chose to fight until he exhausted all possible treatment options and continued witnessing to the other cancer patients he came to know. He passed away at home with Celia, Bob, and Julie at his bedside 9 months later.
Stan was a renaissance man with many interests. He loved art, music, photography, nature, reading, his family, and most of all Jesus. Stan had a deep and abiding faith in God and accepted his illnesses as a blessing from God and an opportunity to testify to the goodness of God. He was born into the church as his mother was a founding member of the Church of Christ in Oxnard where Stan and Celia led children's church as a young married couple. Stan served the church in Oxnard in many positions including the benevolence committee. After he moved the family to Camarillo, they hosted three Japanese exchange students through Cultural Homestay. As the children grew up and went away to college, Stan made a point to visit them and maintained close relationships. Stan and Celia welcomed grandchildren after Julie married Allen, and this became the center of their lives. Son Bob spent much time with Stan and Celia going to baseball games and horse races.
Some say we have lost a pioneer, legend, and innovator in the motorcycle industry. To his family, he was mostly known as a wonderful and loving husband and dad. He was so easy going and full of wit, charm, and generosity. He taught us to live life fearlessly, to the fullest, to take chances, and be true to ourselves. He was and forever will be our hero. Donations may be made in Stan's name to: https://www.givesignup.org/stan_reich
"My only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace." - Acts 20:24
...Family in the care of Erin Arteaga, Funeral Director