Stanley Billings, Kensington
April 1, 1935 - September 25, 2023
Stanley Billings, son of Guy and Neva (Larson) Billings was born April 1, 1935 at his family home in rural Kensington, KS, and passed away September 25, 2023 at the age of 88.
Stan attended country school through 6th grade. He continued his education at Kensington where he graduated from high school in 1953. He attended one year at Kansas State University and returned home to work on the family farm.
On August 12, 1956, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Gemaehlich at St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, KS. To this union four children were born: Debra, Linda, Greg and Sheila. They made their home 11.5 miles northwest of Kensington where they raised their family and lived for 64 years before moving to Kensington in 2020.
As a young boy he learned about farming from his grandpa Ed and his dad. After college, he worked with his Dad, Guy, faithfully tending to the land and livestock. Stan’s son and grandsons now carry on the family farm legacy of 6 generations. Stan’s work ethic is something that he took pride in and passed on to his children.
Stan had a quiet, humble personality and strong faith. Stan and Carolyn were members of St. John Lutheran Church. He loved spending time with family and enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s activities.
Survivors include his wife Carolyn of Kensington; children Debbie (Ed) Murdoch of Hendersonville, NC, Linda (Leonard) Robinson of Smith Center, KS, Greg (Robin) Billings of Kensington ,KS, Sheila (Ron) Jansonius of Oberlin, KS; grandchildren Eric (Alisabeth) Robinson, Tyrel (Randi) Billings, Ian (Natalie) Murdoch, Josh (Jessica) Billings, Ariel Robinson, Morgan Jansonius, Molly Jansonius, Nolan (Katelyn) Billings, Kendra Billilngs; and six great-grandchildren, Oliver and Damien Murdoch, Avila and Ivry Billings, Koy Billings, Landon Robinson; siblings Rod (Judy) Billings, David (Rusty) Billings, Joan (Steve) Heide, Dan (Jeanne) Billings; brother-in-law Ken Ratliff; along with many other family and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents Guy and Neva, and sister Janice Ratliff.
Memorials can be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington or The Kensington Senior Center.
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