Obituary
Stanley (Stan) Frank Wojnar Jr passed away on September 4, 2024, in Ormond Beach, FL after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 86 (forever 29).
Stan was born on April 25, 1938, in Cleveland, OH to his parents Stanley Frank Wojnar Sr (†) and Rose Frances Pavlin (†). He attended Cathedral Latin High School and Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland, OH. Stan proudly and honorably served his country as a tanker in the United States Army 1st Battalion 66th Armor 2nd Armored Division (Hell on Wheels) from 1961-1963 and Army Reserves from 1963-1967. After Stan’s military service he went to work as an Electrical Engineer at B&W/Bailey Controls/ABB Inc for over 37 years where he was a respected and esteemed colleague and retired as an International Project Manager.
Stan’s first love was baseball. In his youth he was a catcher for the Cleveland Baseball Federation. In later years, he served as president of Willowick Little League Baseball and was also a coach to his sons.
Stan was an adoring husband to his loving wife Chris (aka “My Sweetie”); a devoted father to his sons Michael, Christopher (Kristan), Timothy (Lauren) and daughter Alicia (aka “My Partner”) (Myke); a fun loving grandpa/papa to Declan, Sophia, Natalie, Nicholas, Alivia, Anna, Christopher, Grace, and Katie ; a caring son-in-law to Marilyn, a trusted brother to Frances (George), Mary Jo (William), Mark (Caroline), John (†), Gerard (Pamela), Sister Ann, Regina (Michael †), and Michael (Rose); dearest brother-in-law to Mary (Tom), and loved family member and friend to hundreds.
Stan was a great man who will be missed by all who knew him. He was so sweet, patient, kind, and willing to help anyone with anything. Stan loved spending time with his family and friends at countless gatherings involving laughter, beer, competitive games of beach bocce ball, cards, darts, pool, cornhole, tabletop shuffleboard, gambling, golf, puzzles, and his beloved Cleveland Browns. Stan enjoyed building and fixing everything (our own “MacGyver”). His greatest love was traveling the world and living on the ocean with his “Sweetie” who will miss her “Hon” more than words can ever express.
A funeral will be held at St Colette Catholic Church located at 330 W 130th Street in Brunswick, Ohio at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Following mass there will be a Celebration of Life at The Backyard located at 1813 Pearl Road in Brunswick, Ohio from 12:00PM to 3:00PM.
Interment will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio at 10:45AM on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Service
330 W 130th St., Brunswick, OH 44212
10175 Rawiga Rd, Seville, OH 44273
RIP Stan
A well-deserved retirement and fun party.
Stan had an incredible career and was universally beloved by all of us at ABB.
RIP my mentor & friend
Stan managed our toughest projects with the most demanding customers. He was relentlessly kind, respectful, and unflappable. I'm so grateful for the treasured memories of multiple trips to India and Egypt with Stan to visit customers and negotiate project issues.
On our first trip to India in 1988, on the notorious Faraka project, I remember flying up front with Stan
on a PanAm 747 (he knew how to get the upgrades) dressed in our suit and ties for the 14 hour flight. And yes, we were both smoking the whole way.
Watching Stan handle high stress meetings was amazing. His steadfast calmness and subtle humor ruled the day.
I remember unwinding with Stan, Chris, and a couple engineers at the Cairo Marriott after some brutal meetings with the Egyptian Electric Authority. Stan lifted our spirits with his cool demeanor and humor.
Chris- I was always inspired by witnessing the special bond you two shared and I'm so sorry for your loss.
I'm tearing up as so many precious memories of Stan flood in, and I also noticed I can't stop smiling.
With my Warmest Regards & Deepest Condolences
John
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
I am very sorry to hear about your father's passing. Though I never knew him well, he raised a great son and that speaks volumes. Your are in my thoughts friend.
Mary Parrish
Partner as Carnac the Magnificent!!
Wedding!!
Being silly and keeping the pregnant lady laughing while helping to entice Declan to join the world!!
Christmas on the Beach!
Cheers to you and the joy you brought every day to this family!
Here we go Brownies, here we go - Woof Woof!!
You were the best Partner and Father-in-law, always loving and endlessly supportive!
You wore leather pants and a mullet wig...that's love!
I will forever cherish all the love and hugs you brought into my life!!
So glad you didn't sell me for a herd of camels!!
Always the best dance Partner!!
I will forever be grateful for the happiness you brought into our lives and the incredible example you and Mom's love story has been to me.
You came into our world and helped make us this beautiful and happy family!
Partner, you were always ready to support a joke and get a laugh!
Partner, you were always there to bring joy to every season of my life!
I will miss forever the best 'Partner' I could have ever had to be silly with!
You have been the best Papa since day 1!!
You have brought Declan so much joy and love!
We'll think of you with every fist bump!
We'll see you in every snowman we make!!
Declan will always remember the very many things Papa taught him!
To the best Papa ever who made every celebration fun and wonderful, we will miss you forever!!
Karen Knirnschild ❤