Stanley Frank Kudla

Stanley was a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard and flew the American Flag with pride. He retired from Chrysler where he worked as a toolmaker. His family meant the world to him, and Stanley treasured the time he spent with them. He loved taking his family camping and going on road trips and cruises with his wife. Stanley and his loving wife Dolores spent a lot of time in Myrtle Beach, his favorite vacation place, as well as Devils Lake Campground where he made many longtime friends. Stanley was a talented woodworker and made oak pendulum clocks, personalizing them for all his children. He was a do-it-yourself handyman and could build or repair anything including remodeling the kitchen, basement, and attic. He had many hobbies and interests that included collecting diecast model airplanes and taking movies and pictures at family gatherings. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and mushroom picking. Stanley was very proud of his Polish heritage and showed this by making face masks that displayed the Polish Eagle. He encouraged others to wear the masks as well. His faith was strong, and he carried a small crucifix wherever he went. Stanley was very stubborn and set in his ways but was also very generous and loved to give and make people happy. He enjoyed sitting outside in his driveway and talking to his neighbors. Stanley had many close friends and enjoyed spending time with them. Working with his hands, and with his wife by his side, he made homemade gifts for people, including candles, and he gave away fish and kielbasa that he smoked in his homemade smokehouse. He was known as the $2 man and loved giving his grandchildren $2 bills.

Stanley was the beloved husband of 64 years to Dolores Kudla. Caring father of the late Diane (Richard) Kruk, Bob (Wanda) Kudla, Frank Kudla and Sue Kudla. Treasured grandfather of Richard Kruk Jr., Katie Kruk, Ryan (Megan) Rauszer, Rob Kudla, Kevin Kudla, and Jamie (Jessica) Kudla. Cherished great grandfather of Maddelyn, Rylie, and Ryan. Loving Uncle Stas’ to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his siblings Wanda (the late Mitchell) Lijana and Fred (the late Janet) Kudla.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 17 from 2:00PM until 8:00PM with the Rosary at 7:00PM, at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Road, in Warren. Instate will be held on Tuesday, January 18, from 9:30AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00AM, at St. Faustina Catholic Church, 14025 Twelve Mile Road, in Warren.