LINCOLN - S. Stanley Steen passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Bayhealth @ Milford Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Milford, the son of the late Steward and Anna Belle (Draper) Steen.
He was a graduate of Milton High School, "Class of 1943".
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany during World War II, having earned 2 bronze service stars along with his good conduct medal and WWII victory medal.
He was a machinist for Wrights Auto Parts in Milford, retiring in 1987.
He was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Milford and held several positions with the church, and enjoyed bowling on the church team for many years.
Stanley was a true "humble and kind" man, who was extremely proud of his loving relationships with his wife, daughters and grandchildren. He had a wonderful sense of humor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Steen; and sister, Betty Steen.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Chaloupka Steen; daughters, Linda Williams and husband Dave, Maryann Barr and husband Jim and Nancy Tribbitt and husband Tuffy all of Lewes; five grandchildren, Stacey Bucolo (Matt), Brian Williams, Matthew Williams (Siobhan), Jayme Webb (Jacob) and Josh Barr (Gennie); three great-grandchildren, Owen, Ryan and Jack.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11:00 am at Calvary U.M. Church, 301 S.E. Front St., Milford, where friends may call after 10:00 am. Burial will be private.
Flowers accepted or contributions may be made to Calvary U.M. Church.
Arrangements handled by Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford, DE.