Alan Gene Stanley

Alan Gene Stanley; 93, of Greencastle, Indiana passed away on January 27, 2020. Mr. Stanley was born on 7-2-1926 in Rush County, Indiana to Marion and Raeburn Stanley. He graduated from Pendleton High School in 1944 and enlisted in the military where he served in the army until 1946. Following his return from serving in Korea as a surveyor, he attended Purdue University where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering. For many decades he owned and operated the successful engineering firm of Alan Stanley and Associates in Greencastle, Indiana. He also served as Putnam County Surveyor for many years. Mr. Stanley was active in a variety of social and philanthropic organizations as well as his church, First Christian Church. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 71 years, Donna (McCabe), his daughters Linda Wall, Brenda (BJ) Rabold, and Marla Helton (Stuart Fabe), eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. One brother, Lynn Stanley and one sister, Barbara Cooney. He was preceded in death by his three son-in-laws, Jim Wall, Rich Rabold and Dave Helton. In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests donations be made to the Local chapter of Rotary Foundation, The Summer Music Festival via the Putnam County Community Foundation, or Purdue University. A Celebration of life will be held Sunday, February 2nd from 2 - 5 at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home at 602 East Washington Street, Greencastle, Indiana. A short service at 2:00 will be followed by a reception. Memories may be shared with the family at www.BittlesandHurt.com.