Danny Lee Stanley
Danny Lee Stanley, 70, Silver Lake, passed away just before 3 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021. His passing was unexpected and leaves a host of friends and family broken hearted.
The son of Reverend Aaron Stanley and Nadine (Shirey) Stanley, he was born in Warsaw Sept. 8, 1950. He was a 1968 graduate of Warsaw High School, attending Ball State University after graduating and later serving honorably in the Army National Guard.
A hard worker with an entrepreneurial spirit, Danny was previously a farmer, a commercial truck driver and owner of a truck stop. He was an owner/operator of his own truck for many years, using his truck to safely move cargo across the US. In retirement, he was transporting R.V.s
Danny was friendly, boisterous and rarely knew a stranger. He was ornery, in a good way, and had a huge heart.
He especially enjoyed entertaining friends and family at the lake and for backyard cookouts where everyone was welcome. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, enjoyed golf, John Wayne westerns and classic cars. Above all, Danny loved time spent with his family and especially enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren.
Preparing to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary, Danny’s wife, Marcia Miller Stanley survives; the pair met in high school at the Tippy Dance Hall and were united in marriage Oct. 9, 1971. Also surviving are two daughters: Kresta (Kevin) Burkholder of Mentone and Kyla (Ryan) Von Rueden of Mooresville, N.C.; five grandchildren: Hannah, Addison, Vince, Channing and Payten and two sisters: Gloria Jean (Michal) Weller and Marsha (John) Sands, both of Silver Lake. He was preceded in passing by his parents Aaron and Nadine Stanley.
A Life Celebration® is planned with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw where friends may gather from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 28. Pastor Terry Bradford will officiate Danny’s funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Memorials may be directed to American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60604. Written condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com