Stanley Pagles

STANLEY E. PAGLES, 98 ROCKFORD - Stanley E. Pagles, born June 18, 1912, in Rockford, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. Married Phyllis Lundin in 1934. He was a dairy farmer in New Milford for many years before working at Greenlee Brothers until his retirement in 1977. Member of New Milford United Methodist Church most of his life, he was also active in the Grange, locally and nationally, for more than 75 years. After retirement, Stan and Phyl moved to Riverview, Fla., where he was very active and well-loved in the community. He loved all sports, especially the Cubs. He was happiest when helping others and was still delivering Meals on Wheels at the age of 95. Stan was beloved by family and friends. Predeceased by wife, Phyllis; and siblings. Survived by daughter, Connie (Bob) Baxter; son, Carl (Kathy) Pagles; grandchildren, Wade Baxter, Wanda (Allen) Cwiklo, Ward (Jackie) Baxter, Heather (Holly Sebesta) Pagles and Wesley Pagles, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 27, at New Milford United Methodist Church, 7102 Cindy Drive, Rockford. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Pleasant Living MHP in Riverview, Fla.