Robert H Stanage

Robert H. Stanage was born December 29, 1937 in Denver, Colorado to Joseph and Elanore (Jackson) Stanage. Robert grew up in Denver before the family moved to Omaha in 1945. The family traveled to Omaha by train, and so began a lifelong fascination with trains for Robert. He would sometimes wander off for hours just to sit and watch the trains go by. He attended Dundee Elementary School, and Central High School in Omaha for three years, before moving to and graduating from the brand new high school in Grand Island, Nebraska, which his father helped design and build. As a boy, Robert began to play the trumpet in his school band, and played for many years after. He was also a very good singer, and sang in the choir at Central Presbyterian Church, in Omaha. After high school, Robert enlisted in the United States Navy on June 5, 1957. He was honorably discharged on June 4, 1960. Robert married Katherine McNutt on October 1, 1960 in Fargo, North Dakota, and to this union, three sons were born: Brian Scott, Robert L. and Todd. Brian passed away in infancy. The family made their home in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Robert earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1970. They moved to East Peoria and Washington, Illinois for a time, before settling in Conyers, Georgia in 1976. Robert lived and worked in Conyers for 20 years, before returning to Omaha. Robert worked in sales for Caterpillar and later Komatsu selling heavy equipment. He worked his way up to Assistant to the Vice President with Komatsu. After Komatsu, Robert worked for Union Pacific Railroad, traveling across the country for them as they computerized their rail system. Most recently, he had been the security manager at the Swanson Tower Apartment building in Omaha. Robert was a very detail oriented man that led a fairly private life, but maintained a cheerful countenance, and had a sharp sense of humor. He was an early riser, a trait he engrained in his sons, and he could be a bit of a flirt. As the boys were growing up, Robert was a very active, involved parent. Be it, as assistant Scout Master, baseball coach, band booster, or school board, Robert was never far from the boys’ activities. He will be remembered as a charismatic, witty, and somewhat mischievous man, who always supported his family’s endeavors. Robert passed away suddenly on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the age of 75 years, 2 months, and 13 days. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elanor, and son, Brian Scott. He is survived by his sons: Robert L. Stanage, and his fiancee’ Trevi Leon of Conyers, Georgia, Todd and wife, Lisa Stanage of Warner Robbins, Georgia, grandchildren: Jessica, Naomi, and Dakota Stanage, and Claire, Emily, and Jake Stanage, and sister Roberta Harvey of Elkhorn, Nebraska. Robert H. Stanage, 75, of Omaha, died 3/11/13. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Elanore Stanage, son Brian Scott. Survived by sons: Robert L. and fiancée Trevy Leon of Conyers, GA, and Lt. Col. Todd and wife Lisa Stanage of Warner Robbins, GA, 6 grandchildren, sister Roberta Harvey of Elkhorn, NE. Memorial service 1 PM Thursday, Peace Presbyterian Church, Elkhorn. Visitation Wednesday 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association.

Robert H Stanage

December 29, 1937 - March 11, 2013