Stanley Rea

Stanley “Stan” D. Rea, III, age 59, a resident of Blaine Township passed away on February 22, 2020. Stan was born on December 4, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Stanley, Jr and Gloria Rea.  He followed his dad’s footsteps in the career of ironworking with Local 512.  Later he was able to use those skills to work around the world. He and PJ were married on October 12, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He loved the outdoors, golfing, fishing and working with his hands.  He spent his later years living and building his oasis at the lake with his wife, PJ, who he particularly loved. He enjoyed when his kids and grandkids would visit and he got the great fortune of playing “activities director.” His smile, friendliness and fun personality will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his dad, and brother in law, Mark Grainer. He is survived by his wife, PJ; his mom, Gloria Rea (Vernon Erickson); children, Tiffany (Jordan) Lokken, Danielle (Markus) Werner; grandchildren: Kylie Kunnari, Corrine Kunnari, Mason Rea, Zane Lokken, Ayla Lokken, Grayson Werner and Rowan Werner; step children, Todd (Cheryl) Rogers and Lisa (John) Schetinski; step grandchildren Nick Schetinski, Jake Schetinski, Elizabeth (Aaron) Brown, Scott Rogers, and Tyler (Jessica) Rogers; step great grandchildren, Anabeth and Kaetlynn; sister, Wanda Grainer; along with other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Hillcrest Cemetery in Blaine Township. Pallbearers will be Nick Schetinski, Jake Schetinski, Jordan Lokken, Markus Werner, Tiffany Lokken and Ron Gallagher.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.  Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com