Stanley Marvin Halterman

Stanley Marvin Halterman, 90, of Winter Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home at Westminster Retirement Community. Stan was surrounded by his wife and children when he went to be with his Lord & Savior. Stan was born on August 1, 1935, in Orrick, Missouri, the son of James Raymond Sr. & Ida Halterman. He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Fleming of Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 29, 1958. Stan is survived in death by his wife Barbara along with sons Jeffrey Scott (Christie) Halterman and grandson Michael of Lenexa, Kansas, Randy Alan (Julia) Halterman and grandchildren Jeremy, Joshua and Janel Halterman of Orlando, Florida, Gregory Jon Halterman and grandson Daniel of Tallahassee, Florida, daughter Wendy Lynn Halterman (Sim Mauzey) and grandchildren Michael Rodriguez (Karrah) and great grandchildren Kinsley, Kain and Kasen of DeBary, Florida and Meagan (McQuade) Hollandsworth and great grandchildren Jaxon and Adelynn of Deltona Florida, brother Wendell (Darla) Halterman and nephew Tony of Sebring, Florida and sister in-laws Betty Jo Halterman of Rogers Arkansas, Diane Rose of Grand Rapids Michigan, Patti Nowak of Traverse City Michigan along with numerous other nieces, nephews and their families.

Stan was preceded in death by his mother and father James Raymond Sr. & Ida Halterman, mother and father in-law Ernest & Evelyn Fleming, son Michael Anthony Halterman, sister Viola “Vi” (Don) Heil, brothers Donald Halterman, James Raymond Jr. (Nancy) Halterman, brother in-laws Jim Rose, Paul Nowak and nephews Steven Halterman, David Nowak and nieces Donna Foor and Jan Blankenship.

Stan was raised and educated in the area of his birth and graduated from Norborne High School class of 1953. Stan worked on the family farm, until he pursued his dream of working for an airline. His airline career of 40 years and 6 months began with Capital Airlines in 1958. He was soon transferred to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he met the love of his life, part of God’s plan. They started their family in Grand Rapids, Michigan. When Capital Airlines was purchased by United Airlines they made their move to Denver, Colorado, where Stan was instrumental in creating a United footprint at the new Stapleton airport. After five years in Denver, they made their move to Parkville, Missouri, where they continued to grow their family. Stan ended his distinguished career in Orlando, Florida. Stan did everything at the airline, except fly the planes. Stan was a hard worker with many notable accomplishments, including winning the “Southeast Freight Agent of the Year” in 1990.

Stan loved sports, he played multiple sports in High School, but he had a passion for football. Stan also loved baseball. He would often share the story of when his buddy talked him into going with him for a tryout with the St Louis Cardinals. When they got there, they asked if anyone could catch, Stan spoke up and took the field. He fired the ball around the field disappointing several base runners and hit two home runs. He was invited back for day two, where he said “He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn”. That rejection didn’t stop him one bit, he continued to play fast pitch underhand softball into his 70’s. When “Stan the Man” took the mound they usually ended up with a “W”. As young adults, his sons had the opportunity to play on some of the same teams.

Stan was a man among men and never met a stranger. He was the hardest working man we ever knew. He was a dedicated husband to his wife and father to his children. No matter the sport, he would coach our teams. He would pitch and play catch during baseball season, toss the football during football season, and dribble and shoot during basketball season. When Boy Scouts was our activity of choice, he volunteered as a leader. When Jeff set his sights on Eagle Scout, he was his biggest supporter. Some of our favorite memories were our weekend camp outs together. With all that said, Wendy, his baby daughter, had him wrapped around her little finger. They weren’t going to quit until they had a girl. She and my brother Randy were such blessings, taking such wonderful care of him in the last few months. In Stan’s later years he enjoyed his aerobic workouts in the pool, and nothing excited him more than talking about his fantasy football.

With Stan’s airline career it probably wouldn’t surprise you that he loved to travel. Working for an airline definitely had it’s perks, Stan & Barb always planned a fun family vacation, the kids especially like the ones that pulled them out of school. After his retirement, he and Barb became world travelers. One memorable story was visiting friends of the family in South Korea. Paul Tyler, was a Warrant Officer in the Army, who arranged a visit to North Korea. When Doris & Paul were stationed in Iran, they also invited them there. And, who could forget getting off the cruise ship in St. Thomas only to return to a burning ship that had to be sunk to extinguish the fire. Just picture Stan & Barb in their shorts and tropical short sleeved shirts at the Denver airport in the middle of winter. It might be shorter to list the country’s they didn’t visit.

Stan was a wonderful provider, always active in his church, and was our spiritual beacon of light. Out of all of his life accomplishments, we believe his relationship with Jesus Christ was his crowning jewel. Stan loved to sing, he was still singing with the “Silvertones” well into his 90’s. He was on his churches singing ministry, and would call every member of the congregation, family and friends on their birthdays. Like clockwork, we would receive our “Happy Birthday” song and listen to his beautiful voice. He even sang a song for his hospice nurse the day before his passing. When Stan was a member of Conway Methodist Church he delivered communion to the home bound and would make sure they had fresh Poinsettias soon after each Christmas. When they made the move to Westminster Winter Park, they made the Winter Park Presbyterian Church their church home. When Stan wasn’t able to attend church services in person, he faithfully watched the sermon podcast on YouTube. Stan cherished the time spent with his family, and would beam with pride when he got to talk about his “Sweetie”, kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Stan is rejoicing with his new body in heaven, and will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Stan's name to Tunnel to Towers and/or The Bible League.