Stanley Glen McNickle, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025. Born to Glen Kenneth McNickle and Jean Arlene Cole, in Gothenburg, NE, Stanley was raised in Farnam, NE, where he attended school until graduation. Stanley attended Bismarck Junior College in Bismarck, ND, where he competed on both the wrestling and football teams. He then served in the United States Army as a missile engineer. 

Stanley was married to Susan McNickle for 56 years. They have four children: Candace, William, Daniel and Kenneth. They have six grandchildren: Garrison, Cole, Bennett, Jackson, Foster and Sadie. 

Stan devoted many years of service as a deputy tax appraiser for Riley County, Kansas. A life-long lover of the outdoors, Stan found joy in hunting, fishing, bird watching and sharing these with his children and grandchildren. 

Stan was an avid sports fan, particularly devoted to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He also enjoyed golf and bowling and never missed a chance to cheer on his children in their sports from summer leagues through to high school and even college. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Eller (Cole), father Glen K. McNickle, sister Marsha J. Puppe. He is survived by his children and grandchildren. 

Stan’s legacy will live on in the lessons he taught and the quiet strength he shared.