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Stanley J. “Stan” Kujawa Jr.

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Stanley J. “Stan” Kujawa Jr.

Birth
Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois, USA
Death
15 Jul 2020 (aged 83)
Burial
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA GPS-Latitude: 35.3836278, Longitude: -94.4281222
Plot
Section 15, Site 1235
Memorial ID
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Stanley J. Kujawa Jr.
JULY 14, 1937 – JULY 15, 2020

Mr. Kujawa Jr. passed peacefully in his sleep.
Stan was born in Spring Valley, Illinois to Stan Kujawa Sr. and Ann (Brongel).

Stan was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Lena Kujawa, and his sisters Marian Wall, and Janice Hawes.

Stan is survived by his brothers, John Kujawa and Roger Kujawa, his children Raymond Kujawa, Patricia Simmonds, and Robert Kujawa, granddaughters Robin Grider, Rachel Simmonds, Allison Kujawa, Nicole Kujawa, and Rebecca Kujawa, daughters-in-law Renee Kujawa and Dawn Kujawa, son in-law Jon Simmonds and grandson in-law Gabe Grider.

Stan was a graduate of Hall High School in Spring Valley, IL. He played football, volunteered at the hospital, and served in the Civil Air Patrol before joining the U.S. Army for ten years of military service in a Special Forces unit. Stan married Lena on New Year’s Eve 1959 and later returned to Peoria, IL after his service to our country. In Peoria, he started his professional career with Hiram Walker Inc. and finished in Ft. Smith, AR as the supervisor of computer services. Stan also had a passion for researching, editing, and publishing books on topics ranging from aviation news, specialized local historical interests, and artistic postcards. Fun facts: He was an avid train and model train enthusiast, much like his brothers, a Chicago Bears and Cubs fan, when offering popsicles to the granddaughters, the menu was limited to “Grape or Grape?” He was an Amateur Radio operator, W9FQC. A connoisseur and hoarder of triple dipped chocolate malted milk balls. Retired private pilot checked out in over 30 different types of fixed wing, experimental, and rotorcraft. As a paratrooper, he had more takeoffs than landings.

Stan will be remembered for his community involvement, patriotism, and his devotion to family as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. There will be a private graveside service at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Public Viewing will from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P. M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Stanley J. Kujawa Jr.
JULY 14, 1937 – JULY 15, 2020

Mr. Kujawa Jr. passed peacefully in his sleep.
Stan was born in Spring Valley, Illinois to Stan Kujawa Sr. and Ann (Brongel).

Stan was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Lena Kujawa, and his sisters Marian Wall, and Janice Hawes.

Stan is survived by his brothers, John Kujawa and Roger Kujawa, his children Raymond Kujawa, Patricia Simmonds, and Robert Kujawa, granddaughters Robin Grider, Rachel Simmonds, Allison Kujawa, Nicole Kujawa, and Rebecca Kujawa, daughters-in-law Renee Kujawa and Dawn Kujawa, son in-law Jon Simmonds and grandson in-law Gabe Grider.

Stan was a graduate of Hall High School in Spring Valley, IL. He played football, volunteered at the hospital, and served in the Civil Air Patrol before joining the U.S. Army for ten years of military service in a Special Forces unit. Stan married Lena on New Year’s Eve 1959 and later returned to Peoria, IL after his service to our country. In Peoria, he started his professional career with Hiram Walker Inc. and finished in Ft. Smith, AR as the supervisor of computer services. Stan also had a passion for researching, editing, and publishing books on topics ranging from aviation news, specialized local historical interests, and artistic postcards. Fun facts: He was an avid train and model train enthusiast, much like his brothers, a Chicago Bears and Cubs fan, when offering popsicles to the granddaughters, the menu was limited to “Grape or Grape?” He was an Amateur Radio operator, W9FQC. A connoisseur and hoarder of triple dipped chocolate malted milk balls. Retired private pilot checked out in over 30 different types of fixed wing, experimental, and rotorcraft. As a paratrooper, he had more takeoffs than landings.

Stan will be remembered for his community involvement, patriotism, and his devotion to family as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. There will be a private graveside service at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Public Viewing will from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P. M. Sunday at the funeral home.


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  • Added: Jul 17, 2020
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213119942/stanley_j-kujawa: accessed ), memorial page for Stanley J. “Stan” Kujawa Jr. (14 Jul 1937–15 Jul 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 213119942, citing Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by PLS (contributor 47341148).