Ernie Strong
Thursday August 29, 2013 at
8:07 PM
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Our sincerest sympathies.
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Dr. Bill Minard
Wednesday August 21, 2013 at
4:31 PM
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Coach Stankey was my coach at GHS in the mid '70s and I have not seen him since graduation, however, he had an huge impact on me and taught me lessons that served me well til this day. I think of him often and tell many stories of his coaching style. He was a great man and a wonderful model for young men. Many thanks to the family for sharing him with so many.
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Gloria (Schumaker) & Bob Wagner
Tuesday August 20, 2013 at
2:48 PM
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Marilyn & Family, So sorry to hear of Frank's sudden death. May God comfort you with the many happy memories. We have many nice memories in the times we spent together, in school and at our reunions. God Bless You!!
Gloria & Bob
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Lois (Johnson) & Chuck Welling
Friday August 16, 2013 at
11:00 AM
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Marilyn and Family.
Surprised and sad to hear about Frank's death. From what I know , the term BFF defines you and Frank. My memories are cheerleader + athlete and athlete + cheerleader. May your lifetime of memories give you happiness in your days and years ahead.
Blessings to you, Marilyn, your family and countless friends, Lois and Chuck
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Sandy (Shannon) & Ned McClurg
Thursday August 15, 2013 at
4:20 PM
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Marilyn and Family: We are very sad to hear about Frank's death. You have so many wonderful memories of your life with him to help with your grief. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Fondly, Sandy and Ned
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Dave and Mary Miller
Thursday August 15, 2013 at
4:07 PM
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Dear Marilyn, Sorry to hear about Frank. He was one of the good guys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Kerry Harrington Ottenwess
Thursday August 15, 2013 at
8:53 AM
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Marilyn, Kay and Julie,
I am so very sorry. It has been such a long time since I've seen the Stankey family but have wonderful memories of Mr. Stankey taking us to Jones Ice Cream Parlor in Baldwin and playing bumper pool against him in your basement during my middle school years.
What a great man and a real Blessing to all that knew him.
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Wayne and Sandy Larsen
Wednesday August 14, 2013 at
7:13 PM
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Marilyn So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Lenny Greenwood III
Wednesday August 14, 2013 at
3:11 PM
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My condolences to Coach Stankey's wife, children and rest of the family. Coach Stankey was a kind, gentle and humble man (and extremely knowledgeable at baseball!). He always expected the best in people (on and off the field). I've always felt honored (and lucky) to have played under him for three years (1992-1994). God Bless you Mrs. Stankey and your family.
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Marion Foster
Wednesday August 14, 2013 at
8:58 AM
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Frank was a nice man and will be missed greatly
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Jim Harryman Dean smith
Wednesday August 14, 2013 at
4:59 AM
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we knew frank from fishin (neighbors)on ziegenfuss lk as we live on the westend of the lake. He recently told us he dropped his cellphone in the lake this past winter(icefishing) and was waiting for the fish to call him and tell himm where and when to fish, well they can finally FIND his phone if they use my eyeglasses that i dropped in the lake to see his phone! oh well He let up a few of the secrets of "ziggy" to us but if frank was on the lake the fish population would surely diminish. maybe now we can catch some of them. Mrs stanky if you ever need a batch of gills to fry up, let us know and we'll try to deliver. We will surely miss him and so will the city of Greenville. What a guy! Peace be with you always. Jim & Dean (dean was a student of franks amazing tenure @GHS many yrs ago)
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Dick & Nancy Groff
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
10:55 PM
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Dear Marilyn & family, Just received an e-mail from Carol Rasmussen with the sad news. Needless to say this is shocking news. Please accept our sincere regrets. Frank & I had a great friendship, as you know we started out same year @ then Greenville Junior High, Lloyd S., was our Principal. I do not believe I can make the funeral, my daughter Gena & 3 grandchildren are visiting from Az. He will be greatly missed!
Sorrowfully, Dick & Nancy Groff
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Geoff Deines
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
10:53 PM
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Marilyn, Kay, Julie and family - My deepest thoughts and prayers to you at the passing of Frank. I have fondest memories growing up hearing about the weekend tournaments for the Yellow Jackets and then getting the honor to play for Coach in school. A great coach, teacher and man. He will be missed by all those he taught and mentored in his life. God Bless. Geoff Deines
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Becky Varney-Rich
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
10:52 PM
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Mrs. Stankey, Kay, Julie & family...
So many fond memories of growing up ..
He had a language all of his own that we learned to understand :)
He was a GREAT man and will truly be missed.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. e
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Leigh Glazer
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
10:18 PM
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Thinking of you during this very difficult time. Some of my fondest memories are of time spent at the Stankey house. Mr. Stankey was a true class act!
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Gene Harlow
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
8:24 PM
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Kay and family , my thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time , God Bless you all ! Geneo
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nancy and duane chambers
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
3:20 PM
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One of the first coaches that I worked with. Learned a lot, laughed a lot, became a better person because of him. There are few people in this world who have touched me the way Frank has. Heaven has a special one up there. Miss you guy.
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Pat Klusek
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
1:49 PM
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Kay, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
1:34 PM
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Marvin and Janice Neitzel
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
1:34 PM
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Marilyn, Kay and Julie: So sorry to hear about Frank's passing. We were the same age and starting teaching at Greenville the same time. We shared the same teaching philosophy and discussed it several times. Marv and Frank both loved baseball as coaches. Frank was definitely a "good guy".
Again, so sorry to hear this news.
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John Tower
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
1:17 PM
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Marilyn and family:
Sincere condolences for your loss. "Coach" was a man who was much more than a coach. He taught those who were priveledged to play for him priceless life lessons. He always had sincere interest in the student/player well beyond the coaching years.
Coach Stankey was a great"silent" and humble leader who's passion for the game taught us professionalism, excellence, attention to detail and a true respect for fellow man. He impacted my life greatly. Thanks Coach you will be missed but your legacy will remain.
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Bruce Palmer
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
10:34 AM
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So lost for words..But anyone who knew MR. Stankey was blessed to be around him. I was very fortune to have him as baseball coach. But it went way beyond that. As I got older, it really made me realize how he really made a big impact on my life at that tender young age. God Bless the whole family and I'm thankful to have all the memories with me forever!!!
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Dana and Carrie Prosser
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
10:08 AM
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Our sympathy go out to you, Kay and family. Frank was a great teacher and later a friend. He will be deeply missed.
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Taleb and Sarah Farhat
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
9:33 AM
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We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts, prayers and hearts during this difficult time.
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Paul Sharrow
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at
8:36 AM
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Condolences to Marilyn, Kay & Julie and Frank's entire family....Just spoke with Frank the other day in the aisle at Meijers where we were both "shopping"....commented on just how good he looked, what a shock....Great guy and I will always remember his wonderful and dry sense-of-humor...always had me laughing....So sorry
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John & Mary Ellen Rice
Monday August 12, 2013 at
10:59 PM
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Our deepest sympathy Marilyn & family. Frank was the greatest coach Greenville has ever had and what an inspiration to all Greenville athletes. He has been a real influence to my son in his baseball coaching career. He will be greatly missed.
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The Homer Shrader Family
Monday August 12, 2013 at
10:34 PM
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Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you,Marilyn, Julie & Kay at this difficult time. Frank was such a wonderful asset to the teaching and coaching staff at GHS for many years. He will be sadly missed by so many friends and former co-workers. May God comfort you today and every day.
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Bob and Kriaty Rieger
Monday August 12, 2013 at
10:33 PM
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We are sorry to hear about your loss. Dick and Julie, are in our prayers and hearts.
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Tom and Betty Williams
Monday August 12, 2013 at
9:20 PM
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We are so sorry to learn of your dad's sudden death. We are praying for God's peace to comfort you.
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Sue and Doug Koning
Monday August 12, 2013 at
8:00 PM
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We are terribly saddened to learn of this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dick and Julie and the girls, and all of Mr. Stankey's family and friends.
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Wendy Chambers
Monday August 12, 2013 at
5:36 PM
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Marily, Kay,and Julie - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Stankey will certainly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
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Karen Baird
Monday August 12, 2013 at
4:52 PM
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So very sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and all the following days of healing.
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wayne,jane knickerbocker & boys
Monday August 12, 2013 at
1:50 PM
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Marilyn,Kay,Julie. Sorry for your loss. I always called him Frank from first time I meet him at the lake. He would always asked Jane and I how the boys are doing. So sorry for your loss. Love Wayne,Jane & boys
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Roxanne Doty
Monday August 12, 2013 at
1:49 PM
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Kay
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You & your family will be in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
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Bob Traetz
Monday August 12, 2013 at
12:54 PM
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Frank, my cousin,will be missed by all his family. I always enjoyed seeing and talking with Frank. We would go out to the farm and Frank and Ron always gave the "City" boy the chores. I learned how shovel out behind the barn. I don't think you have to guess what I shoveled ! The Stankey family was something special to all of the Traetz family !!! Frank you have a very special wife and Marilyn, Frank told me that many times. Frank, I will miss you !!! Bob Traetz
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Pastor Martin Greunke
Monday August 12, 2013 at
12:51 PM
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Marilyn and girls, our sincerest prayers to you at the loss of your husband and father. It is a great loss on this side of eternity but great gain in heaven for you and your loved ones. Accept our thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort.
Pastor Martin and Yvonne Greunke
Papillion, Nebraska.
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Troi Prosser
Monday August 12, 2013 at
12:21 PM
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Sending out hugs to you, Kay. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts & prayers. Keep the faith...peace & lighte
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Delene (House) Cramer
Monday August 12, 2013 at
11:21 AM
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Kay I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories.
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Harold Deines
Monday August 12, 2013 at
11:20 AM
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Marilyn, Julie and Kay--Sincere condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Frank was a great role model for so many Greenville HS athletes and students ! The Greenville community has truly lost a wonderful man. He will be always be remembered.
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Scott Wheeler
Monday August 12, 2013 at
10:59 AM
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Kay and families,
Thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this time. Frank was huge positive male role model to me, as well I'm sure to others. May God grace you with comfort!!
Scott and Lisa
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Melissa Kelley (Missy Weber)
Monday August 12, 2013 at
10:56 AM
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Julie and Kay, I have very fond memories and a great deal of respect for your dad. He was an incredible coach and teacher, and will truly be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Missy
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Carl Katterjohn Jr.
Monday August 12, 2013 at
10:43 AM
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My prayers go out all family members. Frank was a great man in our community. With much respect, I say farewell to one that has left an impact that will remain for generations to come. Thank you Frank.
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Alison Barberi
Monday August 12, 2013 at
10:32 AM
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Marilyn and family - our deepest sympathies come to you all from our hearts. I was so honored to have you both attend Carl's visitation just over a week ago. You will all be in our prayers. Peace be with you all. Carl Barberi family
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Daneen Webster
Monday August 12, 2013 at
10:16 AM
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Kay, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I did not know your dad personally, but know he made a great impact on many lives. He will be missed.
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RUBI AND DENNIS C. SLATER SR
Monday August 12, 2013 at
9:44 AM
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Kay - I am really sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family comfort and strength during this difficult. If you need anyting, pls let me know. Love you!!
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Mark Rasmussen
Monday August 12, 2013 at
7:47 AM
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I could not of asked for a better coach. He taught me so many things way beyond the game of baseball. Hw had a huge impact on my life.
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Karen Quist McDonald
Sunday August 11, 2013 at
11:41 PM
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Kay, so sorry to hear about your dad. Sending hugs to you and your family during this difficult time. Take care.
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kent ingles
Sunday August 11, 2013 at
11:06 PM
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He loved the kids... and THE GAME...and taught those to 'do things' right. They don't make many like him. Will be missed by all who knew him.
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Arvilla (Bradley) Keaton
Sunday August 11, 2013 at
9:22 PM
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Marilyn, Kay Lynn & Julie you are in my thoughts at this very sad time. Frank was such a sweetie & have so many fond memories of him. Wish I could be there to give you guys a hug!! Hope all the love & support you are getting from the community helps you get thru this very difficult time. Love you.
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Lew Palmer
Sunday August 11, 2013 at
7:47 PM
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Coach Stankey was a great man! I knew him well while playing sports at GHS and had the opportunity to know him when my father--in-law Rod Fuller moved next to him at the lake. He was a down to earth and genuine man who loved his country and friends! God Bless you coach and your family.
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Paul Jones
Sunday August 11, 2013 at
8:20 AM
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Coach Stankey was an awesome and most unusual coach. He was a great leader whose style included excellence, passion for what he did, humble intensity, respect for everyone, professionalism, intelligence and attention to detail. He impacted my life. I can picture him hitting infield... a key to success through teaching fundamentals and practice, practice, practice. I am sure that his path to heaven was a frozen rope.
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Brenda Lutes
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
9:42 PM
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I can't imagine how you must feel. My heart hurts for you.
Hugging you from here.
Much love.
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Don Durham
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
7:17 PM
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R.I.P. Coach!
You will always be remembered!
Our sympathies to the family.
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Elizabeth Nelson
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
7:09 PM
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Frank will be missed. He was one of the first teachers I met at Greenville High School, and I will never forget his kindness.
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Deb (Diehl) Joki
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
7:03 PM
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Marilyn,Kay,& Julie,
I am hoping the strong community outpouring and support will help you deal with the upcoming days. I have nothing but the utmost respect and good memories of Frank. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. "Hold on to the memories that make you smile, these are the hugs you will now receive." ~Author unknown
Deb
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sharon christensen
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
6:54 PM
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I am sorry to hear that Mr. Stankey has passed away. I worked at the High School for a number of years and he was one of my favorites. A good man. He will be greatly missed.
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Craig Morford
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
6:00 PM
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Sure learned a lot about life and baseball (and wrestling) from Coach! Unfortunately, after leaving the area I never got to talk to him again. Those who did should consider themselves very lucky. There are thousands of people who are feeling the loss of this man. The world sends its sincere condolences to Mr. Stankey's family. I know there's a game of Pepper that he's involved in right now! Thank you SIR!
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Erv & Margaret Bradley
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
5:46 PM
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Marilyn, Kaylynn, Julie and Families We are saddened to hear of your loss. Our love and prayers are with you all.
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Jim Hurst
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
5:17 PM
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Marilyn and family,
Deeply saddened by Coach's passing. It was truly an honor to play for him and especially rewarding that Andy had that chance as well. He was a great teacher on how to play the game the right way and those lessons spilled over into life as well. So many great memories of a wonderful man.
With deepest sympathies.
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Carl Katterjohn Sr
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
4:23 PM
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My thoughts and Prayers are with the family. Frank was a good long time friend and he will be missed.
God bless
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Candace (Jaehnig) Larkin
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
3:38 PM
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I was so sorry to hear about Frank. I will always be grateful for his friendship with my Dad, Wallie. They will be cheering the Tigers on to the World Series, I'm sure. My sincere condolences.
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Jim Davis
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
2:20 PM
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Very sad to hear the news this morning. What a great man. I had the honor to play for him in 1988 and 1989. Every time I saw him since, he made sure to shake my hand and ask how my family was doing. A great coach and role model to everyone that knew him. He will be missed.
Thanks Coach!
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Mr. Frank Thomas Stankey, age 71, died Saturday, August 10, 2013 at his home at Ziegenfuss Lake, Greenville. He was born November 1, 1941 in Grand Rapids, the son of Frank and Mary (Marshall) Stankey. After graduating from Wayland High School, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and a master's degree from Central Michigan University. He was a physical education teacher for many years in the Greenville school system, also coaching wrestling from 1966-1972. He was most well known for his tenure as Greenville's varsity baseball coach, a post he held from 1967-1995. During his long career, Coach Stankey guided the Yellow Jackets to 456 wins, 11 conference titles, three district titles, and one regional title. In 1972, his Greenville team reached the state semifinals. Today Greenville baseball is played at Frank Stankey Field, named in his honor. Last September, he was inducted into the Greenville Athletics Hall of Fame as part of its inaugural class. His impact went far beyond these accomplishments. He served as a mentor and friend to thousands of students, players, and colleagues, and positively impacted countless lives. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and will be deeply missed, especially by his wife of 50 years, Marilyn; daughters, Kay Garvey of Greenville and Julie (Richard) Toole of Ada; grandchildren, Zachary, Morgan, Kelsey, and Rachel; siblings, Bill (Lis) Stankey of Chase, Dick (Linda) Stankey of Grand Rapids, Nancy Harig of Comstock Park, and Ron (Ok Jung) Stankey of Cadillac; sister-in-law, Sharon (Gary) Zimmerman of Charlotte; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Steve Charnley officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions in his honor may be given to the Education Foundation of Greenville's OUR3 Athletic Endowment Fund.
