Stanley Paul "Stan" Creitz

Stanley Paul 'Stan' Creitz, 81, of Beloit, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 23rd, at his home, after a long illness, battling cancer. Stan was born in Beloit, Kansas on September 6, 1934, to the late Verda E. (Davis) Creitz and Paul Creitz.. Stan was the husband of Sue Creitz. They were married June 3, 1972 in Jewell, Kansas. He was a 22 year veteran of the United States Army and the Army National Guard. Stan also taught electronics and technology for 28 years at NCK Technical College in Beloit. He repaired, serviced, and sold business band radios as the owner of Com Services. Stan was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church. He served in many positions at the church and on the board. He was also a member of the Beloit Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #145. For thirty three years he was a member of the Mid-America Computers and Education. He was a ham radio enthusiast. Stan was also on the board for Pleasant View Cemetery, where he also kept the grounds. Stan loved technology all his life. In the 1970's, he built his own computer from scratch, ordering the parts individually and assembling them at home. In his free time, Stan maintained a small rose garden, and enjoyed working in the yard and on the farm. Survivors include his wife, Sue; sons, Ernest (Shelly) Endsley II, of Raytown, MO; David (Jessica) Creitz, of Hanover Park, IL; daughter, Debbie (Dean) Senters, of Andover, KS; brother, Norman (Darlene) Creitz, of San Diego, CA; sister, Lyndal (Pat) Flynn, of Denver, CO; close family member, Rod Sanon, of Naples, FL; as well as 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Stan is preceded in death by his parents, and infant son, Douglas Martin Creitz. Cremation has been chosen. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., January 2, 2016 at the Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Beloit. Memorial contributions may be made to Solomon Valley Hospice, 311 W. Main St., Beloit, KS 67420, or to the NCK Technical College, 3033 US Hwy 24, Beloit, KS 67420, or to the charity of the donor's choice.