Roger W. Stanley

Roger W. Stanley, age 83, of Rehoboth, DE, and formerly of Bear, DE, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Born in Wilmington, DE on August 7, 1940, he was a son of the late Woodrow Wilson Stanley and Teresa Tina (Ganora) Stanley. “Rock” was a graduate of William Penn High School with the class of 1958. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Rider College in 1962, where he was also a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. Roger began working as a contractor administrator at Thiokol Chemical Operations and later worked for the state of Delaware as a budget analyst. He then began his career with the New Castle County School District and later, the Brandywine School District, retiring in 1992 as the financial director. After his retirement, Roger worked at Batta Environmental Associates as an operations consultant. Roger’s favorite place to be was outdoors in nature. He spent countless hours bicycling, boating, and relaxing on the beach. Roger loved to travel, especially to Florida during the winter. He was an avid sports fan, and loved playing football and baseball in his younger years. A friend to the community, Roger enjoyed volunteering for Habitat for Humanity as well as the All Saints Parish Thrift Store. He also was a member of the Mill Creek Jaycees. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy (Mitchell) Stanley; second wife, Marion Stanley; and sister, Nancy Stanley. He is survived by his sons, Roger Stanley, Jr. (Suzanne) and Jeffrey Stanley (Kathryn); grandchildren, Allisen Eberly (Scott) and Alexandria Golio (Nicholas); great-grandchildren, Silas, Asa, and Ezekiel Eberly, and Giovanni and Alaina Golio; brother, Arthur Stanley (Lois); sister, Barbara Slobojan (Joe); faithful dog, Charlie; and many extended family members and friends, including his special friend, Barbara Mulvey. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North Dupont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roger’s memory to the All Saints Parish Thrift Store, 18 Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Roger W. Stanley

August 7, 1940 - May 30, 2024