Died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Nye Pointe in Fremont
Stan was born September 29, 1941 in West Point to Carl and Hattie 'Wegner' Kelberlau. He was raised on the family farm northwest of Scribner. He graduated from Scribner High School in 1959. After high school he served in the U.S Army as a cook. After his service he returned to Scribner and married Mary Stibor in 1966 and they lived on his family's farm. After his marriage Stan worked at IBP in West Point for ten years while he continued to farm. He and Mary then began the Kelberlau Mills (sawmill) and farmed.
Stan was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Scribner.
Survivors:
Daughters Linda (Steve Herbolsheimer) Kelberlau of Scribner
Sandy (David Baeumler) Kelberlau of Raleigh, NC.
Kathy (Andy) Ortmeier of Dodge
9 grandchildren Adam Muller, Megan (Andy) Stock, Carly (Kevin Mendick) Muller, Ashley Ortmeier,
Taylor Ortmeier, Trevor Ortmeier, Allison Ortmeier, Calvin Baeumler, Theodore Baeumler
Great granddaughter Izeyl Stock
Brothers Wallace Kelberlau of Scribner (Wally passed away January 28, 2020)
Charles (Beverly) Kelberlau of Fremont
Mother-in-law Alice Stibor of Fremont
Sisters-in-law Cindy (Jim) Shotkoski of Scribner
Sara (Tim) Nielsen of Fremont
Brothers-in-law John Stibor of Scribner
Pete (Georgia) Stibor of North Bend
Stan was preceded in death by his wife, sister Joyce (Doc) Moeller and sister-in-law Elaine Kelberlau.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Monday February 3, 2020 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Scribner. Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Cemetery Association. Visitation will be Sunday at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel from 2pm to 6pm with the family present from 2pm to 4pm.
online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(3)
David Baeumler
Raleigh, NC Thursday, January 30, 2020 I will always remember Stan as a wonderful father and grandfather. He always seemed happiest when kids were around, smiling and joking with them.I also admire his dedication to the land. He really cared for the farm, the forest, the river. His deep connection to it impressed me. He was always gardening, looking out over it and looking out for it.His fences were terrific, both functional and decorative. He seemed to just love being there as much a part of it as any tree or hill.
He was matter of fact, but friendly. I always felt welcome in his home and he seemed glad to have a regular stream of visitors come and go through it the day. That rural road saw a lot of activity with people stopping in on the Kelberlau farm.
He has passed along his great qualities of appreciation for nature, thoughtfulness, and friendliness to his daughters and grandchildren. I will miss the man, but will celebrate the goodness he leaves behind in them.
Kevin & Janelle Robart
Bronson, TX Tuesday, January 28, 2020 Our sympathies to the family. Someone is going to have to take over neighborhood watch. We both love to Stan and his late wife Mary. They were the best neighbors ever. Prayers and sympathies Kevin and JenelleBernice Baeumler
Buffalo, NY Tuesday, January 28, 2020 Thinking of all of you and hoping you are receiving all the comfort and support you need at this time and so glad you could surround Stan in his last days because I know what a loving Father he was. I shall also remember him as an architect of his one of a kind gates he built for his farm and was so glad I could view them in pictures.