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Graveside memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at the Stromsburg Cemetery. Pastor Dan Spearow will be officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Stromsburg Cemetery.
There will be no visitation. Dubas Funeral Home of Stromsburg and Osceola has been entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Pomeroy was born June 12, 1933, the oldest of 12 children, to Hubert and Violet (Yatman) Pomeroy in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was baptized in the Methodist Church in St. John's as a child. He attended school at St. John's school in Newfoundland. At age 18, he began a pro-wrestling career for the AWA in Toronto, Canada. He wrestled around the world from 1951 until 1974. In 1974, he was in a car accident which forced him to retire from professional wrestling.
On Dec. 31, 1978, he was united in marriage to Lynn Ann Kreis at the Stromsburg United Methodist Church. Stan began working as head of maintenance at the Osceola Good Samaritan Society in Osceola where he worked for 30 years. Stan also worked for the Nebraska Horse Racing Commission as a valet who saddled the horses and worked with the jockeys prior to the race.
Stan lived life by this motto "Life is lived but once, and if you live it well, once is enough." He enjoyed riding motorcycles and working with horses, and fishing and hunting with his family in Palmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn of Stromsburg; a daughter, Ronda (Tim) Pomeroy of McCool Junction; granddaughters, Shanna (Adam) Preister and daughter, Ellie of Kansas City, Mo., and Amber (Jeremy) Sheifield and daughter, Jaylee of Council Bluff, Iowa; sisters, Lorraine Noftal and family of St. John's, Newfoundland and Sharon Pomeroy and children, Jamie and Jordon Belisle of Ottowa, Canada; brother, Hubert (Vivian) Pomeroy, Jr. and Warren and family of Clearinville, Newfoundland; mother-in-law, Doris Kreis of Stromsburg; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Violet; and brothers and sisters.
Memorials are suggested to the family in lieu of flowers.
Please sign the online guestbook at theindependent.com.
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Your lil sister
September 29, 2024
I hope you know not a single day goes by that I don't miss you
MaryAnn Vazzano
September 27, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
in loving memory
MaryAnn ANd Todd Vazzano
October 23, 2012
Denise Gruchy
October 22, 2012
I am a cousin on the Pomeroy side. I remember him visiting in Newfoundland when I was a little girl ... he was so big in my eyes he was scary... The last time I saw him was over 20 years ago at a family wedding . He was loved and will be missed.
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GAYLE HOPKINS
October 22, 2012
When I met Stan I was 18 years young. But when my MOM found out Stan was the same age as her I thought Stan was going to see stars and I don't mean in the ring. But as usual Stan got beyond it all with his smile and personality. Even my brothers and sisters took a strong liking to him. Stan would always stay "Gayle you need to write a book about your life and I would say "I would need to change my name to protect the innocent and he would laugh a belly laugh and say "No, I'm the innocent one change my name...Then I would say no,no your name would make it a Best Seller. I could go on forever, but I'm sure my MOM is burrning his off. I will Miss You Until We meet Again. LOVE FOREVER AND ALWAYS. GAYLE
MaryAnn and Todd Vazzano
October 21, 2012
Words alone cannot express our sympathy on the untimely death of your beloved husband, father, brother and friend. To say that his time with us was far too short is an understatement. The reality is that he will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew him.
No doubt the outpouring of sympathy you have received since his parting has been of some consolation. Hopefully it will serve as a reminder to you of how well-loved and liked he was.
I hope that you and your family will find peace and comfort in knowing that his suffering is over and that his just rewards await him.
May God bless you and your wonderful family.
Yours In Faith,
MaryAnn and Todd Vazzano
Jeff Benson
October 9, 2012
My Friend Stan ::: will never forget your kindness and caring for others.. You will always be in my memories, and bring a smile when I think of our conversations! Rest in peace my friend....
Scott Williams
October 9, 2012
I will always have great memories of Stan, I met him when I was around 15 or 16 in the jocks room at Fonner Park. Stan always had a smile on his face and a greated you like you were family. Over the years after coming back home to Nebraska for my visits, whenever I saw Stan it was always a big smile and a happy greeting. Stan, you will be missed by many and I want you to know that when all of us think of you we will have a smile on our face, remembering the good times.
Valerie Burke
October 9, 2012
I ll never forget all the times Eric told me about his wrestling days when I worked in Osceola, many moons ago. He was a great friend, I feel privileged to have known him. He gave me one of his wrestling pictures, autographed, and I still have it and cherish it.
Warren,Brenda,Lucas Pomeroy
October 7, 2012
Uncle Ron ,I will never forget you and the times we talked and the things you showed me about riding bikes..From you I learnt to be a dirt bike rider ,which now I'm teaching my son.My son is 8 years old and knows all about your career from me and my Dad.(your brother ).I will always miss you and will keep your memory alive in my heart and family.Until we ride the bikes again !!
Love your nephew and family
Warren ,Brenda & Lucas
Sharon Pomeroy
October 4, 2012
To My Oldest & Ugly Brother, you and I were years apart in age but closest in heart. You bought me my first bike and gave my China Doll to my bratty niece Rhonda (your daughter)..lol
You will live forever in my heart until we meet again, until then, I will uphold the Pomeroy name by continuing to be your ``MIGHTY MOUSE`` Love Sharon Pomeroy xoxo
Junior & Vivian Pomeroy
October 4, 2012
I will miss and love you forever my dear brother.I will remember the times we spent together and our many telephone chats.I will keep your memory alive,until we meet again..
Sandy Busch
October 4, 2012
My prayer go out to the family and friends of Stan. I knew Stan from the race tracks in Nebraska. He will be missed by all of us that knew him. His smile and his gentleness was what I remember most about him.
ShanaLee Peister
October 4, 2012
My heart will ache until we meet again. I am such a lucky person to have had you as a papa! I will never forget sitting in your lap and rubbing your belly and calling you Buda! I will never forget you taking me camping or fishing, roller skating, teaching me how to ride my bike, building snow men, our rolling pull car, spending hours watching wrestling shows, sitting in the hot tub, building things, building the fountain, sitting in your lap while your hair gets done, helping pick out horses at the track, most of all your stories and witty sense of humor, you had a laugh that lit up a room! I love you so much and will continue to look for your spirit around me!
Kathy Schultz
October 3, 2012
It was my honor to know Stan during his race track years. As an avid wrestling fan, I was excited to meet the Mad Russian. He quickly calmed me down (so no one else would hear me), to tell me his name was Stan. That started a long-lasting friendship. Stan was one of those guys you could always count on! For those of you who wonder - he always told me with a big smile that professional wrestling was 100% real!
Rick Pendergast
October 2, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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