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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Louis Gibson Stanko
Louis Gibson
Stanko
Jan 12, 1947 — Oct 26, 2018
Portage
Louis Gibson Stanko's Obituary
Louis "Lou" F. (Gibson) Stanko, 71, of Portage, Indiana died unexpectedly Friday, October 26, 2018 while visiting his family in Monongahela. He was born January 12, 1947 in Brownsville, and was raised by his mother, Wilma Medved Gibson who survives and resides in Monongahela and his step father, the late John "Jack" Gibson.
Lou was a Monongahela High School graduate, class of 1964 and a United States Marine Corps veteran having served two consecutive tours in Vietnam. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Marine Corps League, American Legion Post 502 in South Haven, Indiana, VFW Post 1290 in Porter, Indiana and the South Haven Lions Club. Lou retired from US Steel after thirty eight and a half years of employment. He also retired in September from his position as Veteran Service Officer in Portage, which he held since 2006. Lou was an avid golfer, bowler and was active in softball and mushball. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and loved riding.
In addition to his mother, Lou is survived by his loving wife of forty six years, Elaine Hall Stanko; daughter, Mandy Stanko of La Porte, Indiana; son, Louis T. Stanko of Portage, Indiana; brother, Jack Gibson of Monongahela; sister, Shari (Rick) San Miguel of Lancaster, California; grandson, Aden Stanko; and many extended family members and friends.
Lou was also preceded in death by his brother, Paul Gibson.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368 with Pastor Don Good officiating. Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Indiana Veterans Home, Attn: Community Services Director, 3851 North River Road., West Lafayette, IN 47906. Online condolences can also be made at www.ee-fh.com
Lou was a Monongahela High School graduate, class of 1964 and a United States Marine Corps veteran having served two consecutive tours in Vietnam. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Marine Corps League, American Legion Post 502 in South Haven, Indiana, VFW Post 1290 in Porter, Indiana and the South Haven Lions Club. Lou retired from US Steel after thirty eight and a half years of employment. He also retired in September from his position as Veteran Service Officer in Portage, which he held since 2006. Lou was an avid golfer, bowler and was active in softball and mushball. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and loved riding.
In addition to his mother, Lou is survived by his loving wife of forty six years, Elaine Hall Stanko; daughter, Mandy Stanko of La Porte, Indiana; son, Louis T. Stanko of Portage, Indiana; brother, Jack Gibson of Monongahela; sister, Shari (Rick) San Miguel of Lancaster, California; grandson, Aden Stanko; and many extended family members and friends.
Lou was also preceded in death by his brother, Paul Gibson.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368 with Pastor Don Good officiating. Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Indiana Veterans Home, Attn: Community Services Director, 3851 North River Road., West Lafayette, IN 47906. Online condolences can also be made at www.ee-fh.com
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Funeral Services for Louis Gibson Stanko
Visitation
November
1
Thursday
Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, Portage Chapel
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Memorial Service
November
1
Thursday
Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel
Starts at 2:00 pm
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