1929
Earl
2016
Earl A Stanek
June 25, 1929 — November 9, 2016
Earl A. Stanek
Age 87, of Cotter, AR died Wednesday, November 9 at Gassville Therapy and Living.
Earl was born June 25, 1929 in Winona, MN to Joseph and Laura Stanek. He graduated from Winona Senior High before attending William Hood Dunwoody Institute and receiving a degree as a design draftsman. After working in St. Paul for a year he enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS LST and the USS Tutuila. After his military service he graduated from Indiana Institute of Technology. Earl was hired at 3M and worked there for 30 years as a design engineer. After retiring, Earl took to Mobile Retirement for five years, fishing wherever and whenever he could. His fishing adventures landed him on the White River in Cotter AR, where he found his true retirement home. Fishing and fly tying were his true passions. He was an active member of his local and national fly tying organizations, winning awards and recognition for his creative flies
Earl is survived by his sister Irene (Doc); sisters in-law, Arleen and Joan and nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert and George.
A memorial service for Earl will be held 11 AM, Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Hoff Celebration of Center with visitation 1 hour prior.
Age 87, of Cotter, AR died Wednesday, November 9 at Gassville Therapy and Living.
Earl was born June 25, 1929 in Winona, MN to Joseph and Laura Stanek. He graduated from Winona Senior High before attending William Hood Dunwoody Institute and receiving a degree as a design draftsman. After working in St. Paul for a year he enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS LST and the USS Tutuila. After his military service he graduated from Indiana Institute of Technology. Earl was hired at 3M and worked there for 30 years as a design engineer. After retiring, Earl took to Mobile Retirement for five years, fishing wherever and whenever he could. His fishing adventures landed him on the White River in Cotter AR, where he found his true retirement home. Fishing and fly tying were his true passions. He was an active member of his local and national fly tying organizations, winning awards and recognition for his creative flies
Earl is survived by his sister Irene (Doc); sisters in-law, Arleen and Joan and nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert and George.
A memorial service for Earl will be held 11 AM, Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Hoff Celebration of Center with visitation 1 hour prior.
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