Stanley E. "Stan" Wear

1947 - 2011

Stanley E. "Stan" Wear

QUINCY, IL - Stanley E. "Stan" Wear, age 63, of 1334 N. 12th, Quincy, IL, died on Saturday, May 7, 2011 in his home.

He was born on June 19, 1947 in Quincy the son of Clarence "Jim" & Alice (Kriegshauser) Wear. Stan was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He enjoyed reading and cooking.

Stan was a graduate of St. John Grade School and Christian Brothers High school. He received his Bachelor Degree in Political Science from Quincy College in 1974.

He also received his surveying certificate from Quincy Technical School so that while attending college he worked full time for the City of Quincy in the Engineering Department. While in the Engineering Department he named a subdivision street after his daughter.

Stan worked for several years for his brother Ronald Wear at R & W Antiques. He traveled to the East Coast and was able to network with many antique dealers from across the nation. It was during this time that Stan discovered his passion for the antique business. He later left Quincy for the East Coast and lived in Poughkeepsie, NY and worked there for Social Services. Later he moved to South Florida and worked for Broward County Social Services in the Fort Lauderdale Office.

After this he was employed by the Avanti Nursing Home in Boca Raton, FL as their Office Manager. Stan then returned to Quincy and was able to open his own antique shop in Palmyra, MO. He attended many local and out of state auctions.

Stan is survived by: his mother, Alice Wear of Quincy, two children, Jennifer Benton and her husband Rigoberto of St. Paul, MN and James Wear of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, three grandchildren, Kali Benton, Fabiana Vazquez and Alex Vazquez, one brother, Ronald Wear and his wife Wilma of Taylor, MO.

He was preceded in death by his father.

A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 at the East Lake Room of the Fairfield Inn in Quincy.

Per his wishes, Mr. Wear donated his body to medical science.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Blessing Hospital Foundation for Hospice.

The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.