STAN WEIR

STAN WEIR Stan Glenn Weir, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on May 2, 1948, to parents Glenn A. and B. Marie (Montgomery) Weir in Wichita, Kansas and grew up in Kiowa, Kansas. He graduated from Kiowa High School in 1966. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1970. Stan married Susan (Susie) Sutton on December 18, 1971, in Manhattan. Susie survives at their home in Manhattan. Stan entered the U.S. Air Force in 1971 as a distinguished AFROTC graduate and became a Pilot. He served in a variety of staff positions at squadron, wing, major command and joint levels. He was a command pilot, having flown more than 3,100 hours, principally in the B-52. He retired as a Colonel after 30 plus years in 2001 as the Commander and Professor of Aerospace Studies at AFROTC Detachment 270 at Kansas State University, where he commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1970. Stan enjoyed golf, traveling, the Kansas State Wildcats, spending time with family and friends, and any sport or activity that his daughters and grandchildren were participating in. While he was incredibly proud of his 30 years of service to our country, the role he was most proud of was husband, Dad, and Boppa. He is survived by his wife, Susie, of Manhattan; daughters, Stacey (Scott) Gadeken, Bradenton, FL; Lindsay (Christian) Larson, Manhattan; grandchildren, Second Lieutenant Brandon Gadeken, Wyatt Gadeken, Avery Larson and Delaney Larson. Stan was preceded in death by both of his parents. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M., Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow directly after the visitation at 11:30 A.M., with the graveside at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery with full military honors at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Folds of Honor in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.