Stanley Wrabec

On February 9 the world very suddenly lost one of the best people it has ever known. Stan V. Wrabec, a man so full of love that anyone who came into contact with him was better off for it, especially his family that returned the affection. Stan was born on April 30, 1932 in Sugar Creek, MO, the 12th child of Paul and Theresa Wrabec. He graduated from Northeast High School, Kansas City, MO, 1950. He joined the United States Air Force in 1952 and trained as a jet engine mechanic and was stationed in Rome, Spain and Libya. After leaving the service in 1956, Stan enrolled at Conception Seminary College, Conception, MO where he spent 4 years. After his studies he returned to Kansas City where he worked for Pinkerton Security. In the mid 1960’s, he purchased several houses in the Manheim area of the city and opened his doors to many borders. He cooked meals for the renters and never charged what he spent on the food. In the 1980’s and1990’s, Stan drove cars for Auto Drive Away. He had family from coast to coast and always felt that he was on vacation. In the last 10 years he returned to his beloved home, Sugar Creek. Left to treasure his memory are three sisters: Lorri Hey (d. John), Olathe, KS, Sylvia Begley (d. Jim), Pueblo, CO and Carol Clairmont (d. Conrad), Bristo, VA, and sister-in-law, Mary Wrabec, Sugar Creek, MO along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Greeting him in heaven are his parents; 4 brothers: John, Joseph (d. Irene), Jerome and Leonard Wrabec and 6 sisters; Pauline Wipotnik-Heckmueller (d. Ludwig & William), Millie Kelly (d. Jim), Marcia Haworth, Frances Enges (d. George), Theresa McAuley (d. Phillip) and Agnes. Wrabec. The family will welcome visitors on Friday, February 14 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 11231 Chicago Ave, Sugar Creek, MO 64054, Saturday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m. If Stan had one dollar left in his pocket, he would give it to someone who had none. In keeping with this spirit, in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, Raytown, MO.
Antonia Porchia said
“One lives in the hope of becoming a memory.”
Stan you will never be forgotten.