10/26/2026
Robert Dale Stanley
August 28, 1938 – October 25, 2026
Robert Dale Stanley was born on August 28, 1938, in Wilsonville, Nebraska, to Lyle and Wilda Stanley. He was the firstborn of four children. He grew up in a small farming community and learned the definition of hard work at a young age. Bob played football and basketball in high school. After learning the electrical trade at age 18, Bob got a job as a traveling lineman in Nebraska, Kansas, the Dakotas, Montana, and Wyoming. One of his jobs brought him to a small café in Mitchell, Nebraska, where he met the love of his life, Genevieve Craig. They were married on June 26, 1960. Bob and Genny traveled to several places before finding their forever home in Story, Wyoming in 1965.
Bob continued his electrical career at MDU Power Company. He then transferred to Demshock Electric and later started his own electrical company, Stanley Electric. Starting in 1969, Bob and Genny owned and operated Stanley Sanitation for 55 years, beginning with just a pickup truck. He was also a member of the Story Lions Club, the Blue Sky Saddle Club, and the Gold Prospectors.
When he wasn't working, Bob especially enjoyed elk hunting, spending time outdoors, watching Westerns, reading books, and being with family.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Wilda; his brother, Randall; his granddaughter, Hannah Bruney; and his daughter-in-law, Amy Stanley. He is survived by his wife, Genny Stanley; his daughter, Janelle (Jason) Bruney; and his sons, Wade Stanley and Wyatt (Tavy) Stanley. After Genny's father passed away in 1969, Bob became a father figure to her nine siblings. Bob also leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Bob was a hard-working, family-loving Western hero who will be missed immensely.
Funeral Services for Bob will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Cornerstone Community Church in Sheridan, WY. Public Viewing will be held at 9:00AM. Followed by the service at 10:00AM with Pastor Tony Foreman officiating.
Burial will take place following the service at the Quiet Rest Cemetery in Story, WY.
A reception will be held following the burial at the Story Women's Club in Story, WY.
A Livestream of the service will be available on the Champion Kane Funeral Home Website.
In Lieu of flowers please sumitt your donations to the Bob Stanley Memorial at the Cowboy State Bank in Sheridan, WY.
Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.