Name: Visitation for Stanley Walter Guyer
Start: 2017-02-16T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-02-16T17:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Stanislaus Kostka Church

Stanley Walter Guyer 1926—2017
Stanley Walter Guyer, 90, of Rockford died February 11, 2017, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 26, 1926, in Rockford, son of Jacob and Mary (Monvid) Guyer. United in marriage to Rose Marie Potter on December 22, 1945, in Chicago. Attended Rockford St. Stanislaus Grade School and graduated from East High School in 1943. Stan was an enthusiast of military aviation from an early age, particularly of the WWII Era. He served for a time in the Illinois Reserve Militia - Company C Third Infantry 2RM. He was discharged February 26, 1947. Later served as a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol (Auxiliary of the United States Air Force) as fiscal officer, participating in search and rescue missions (61 Illinois Wing). Formerly employed with National Lock Co., in Rockford for 32 years in the engineering department as a product draftsman and lock analyst, later employed with Winnebago County as a mapping technician, retiring in November 2000, after 13 years of employment. Stan enjoyed various hobbies. He loved model railroading, serving on the Regional Board of Directors of the National Model Rail Road Association in various positions for several years and enjoying the hobby with friends. Other interests included shooting sports. Member of Northern Illinois Rifle and Pistol Club for many years. He studied ancient Egyptian history and collected many replicated artifacts. Member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Survived by his son, Thomas Guyer; daughter, Patrica (Chris) Mentele; sister, Valerie Guyer; grandchildren, Veronica (Scott) Elms, Drew (Erin) Lidster, Brandon (Kayla) Lidster; great-grandchildren, Ravin and Sophia Marie Elms, Ayden, Micah, Cecelia, Jayden and Nikolai Lidster. Preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Richard; and daughter-in-law, Mary Guyer.
Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 201 Buckbee St., Rockford, with visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service. Father Mieczyslaw Wit will officiate. Interment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, 2017.

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Richard Nelson

March 20, 2017

So sad to learn of Stan passing away. I just learned of this at the Chicago O Scale Meet this past weekend. I had known Stanley for many years, running into him either at the Rockford O Scalers Club, or at the March Meet. Stan was always a joy to talk too, and his passion for the hobby never seemed to wane. Look down upon us and smile. I will miss you Stanley. May your signals always be green my friend!

DIANE FAGEN

February 24, 2017

My father was in the Civil Air Patrol with Mr. Guyer, and I often saw Mr. Guyer when the CAP had meetings. There were four gentlemen in the CAP who often visited our house, and Mr. Guyer was one of them. As a little girl, I always felt like a lady because he treated me with kindness and respect, even though I was only in elementary school.
My condolences to the family. He was a wonderful man.

Robert Blahnik

February 20, 2017

My condolences to the family.

February 15, 2017

Dear Ones,

We are deeply saddened by Stan's passing. He will be dearly missed. He was a great friend. When we were younger and able to enjoy active interests, we had fun going out for breakfast together, going out to the range, discussing our hobbies, and comparing health issues. I especially enjoyed our years of comradeship all the way back to the 1980's. I will always remember his great memory and witty humor. I wish my current health allowed me to attend his service.

Our condolences are with you,

Dick and Pat Krombach

Willie & Essie Washington & Family

February 14, 2017

To the Guyer Family:

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We have been neighbors for the last 47 years and you will be missed.
Family hold on to God's unchanging hand as God continues to strengthen and give you peace and comforts you.

February 14, 2017

A couple of us model railroading fellows happened to start talking about Stan this past Saturday (Feb. 11) and now (Feb. 14) I just found out Stanley has died. I first met Stan in 1963 at the Forest City Model Railroad Club on Railroad Avenue just off 7th Street. Stan was well-liked by us all, and I pretty much kept in touch with him until fairly recently. So sad, but I was privileged to know him and be his friend. --Mike Schafer, Lee, Illinois (born and raised in Rockford)

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