Stanley "Stan" George Loose Sr., age 89, of Greeley, Colorado passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Fair Acres Nursing Home. He was born in Brush, Colorado on December 7th, 1934 to George Loose and Julie "Lantos" Loose.
Stan attended and finished High School at Sterling High. He then enlisted into the United States Army, completing his basic training at Ft. Bliss, Texas. Next he was sent to California where he completed his training to become an Aircraft Mechanic, and then it was off to Germany. During his service time in Germany he achieved the Rank of Sergeant. Then it was time to come home and start a new life. Shortly thereafter, he met and married Ella "Jo" Loos (Turner). Together they had six children. His transition into civilian life led him to become a master at laying carpet and customer tile. He also worked a number of years for Noffsinger Manufacturing eventually retiring from there. Retirement was not for Stan, so he spent the next 17 years at the Eaton Country Club trimming the fringe around the greens. And this was the last of Stan's employment.
Stan was a life time member of the Evans V.F.W. Post 6624 where he held many positions. But the most recognized were his terms as Post Commander and mastering the art of playing pool.
Stan is survived by his daughters, Donna (Bob) Watson of Greeley, Colorado, Diana Fuller and her fiancé Ron Miller of Platteville, Wisconsin, Susan (John) Korgan of Greeley, Colorado, Cindy Loos of Denver and Carol (Lee) Serna of Windsor, Colorado; brother, Robert "Bob" Loose; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Stan was also blessed with a very special lady of 26 years, Audrey "Jo" Phillips and children Mark (Forrest) Phillips and family and Dawn (Andy) Lawrence and family.
He is preceded in death by his wife of six years, Ella "Jo"; son, Stanley Loose Jr.; parents, George and Julie (Lantos) Loose; brother, Steve Loose; sister, Judy Collins, a granddaughter Bernice Leeann Korgan and a special friend, Audrey "Jo" Phillips.
A Memorial Service for Stanley will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634. An Inurnment will follow the next day on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
