Stanley Eugene Richeson, 82, of Baxter, IA passed away peacefully on the morning of April 19, 2015 at Baxter Health Care after a recent illness. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. at the Fredregill Family Funeral Home in Baxter. A private family graveside service will be held at Restland Cemetery in Baxter on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Stanley was born on July 16, 1932 to George Wright and Eva (Burch) Richeson in Marshalltown, IA. He was raised on the family farm in Rhodes, IA. Stanley attended school in Rhodes, IA and graduated with the class of 1950. Stanley was united in marriage with Norma Jean Garton on June 23, 1951. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he was stationed in Long Beach, CA on the USS Menifee. He served during the Korean Conflict. When discharged in 1956 Stanley and Norma settled in Baxter, IA where they raised their five children. Stanley initially went to work with Davie Jones to build the town cement plant. He then was employed at Hubbard Lumber Co in Baxter. He also worked as head custodian at Baxter Community School for a couple years. He ended his working career at the Rhodes Lumber Company. Stanley enjoyed spending time with his family, building and refurbishing furniture, gardening, reading, and watching racing. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 63 years Norma Jean Richeson of Baxter, Ricky Dean (Deanna) Richeson of Grimes, IA., LuAnn Kay (James) Muhs of Baxter, IA, Karla Jean (Pat) Malloy, Rhodes, IA, Traci Lea (Jody) Bestell of Baxter, IA; Grandchildren Amy Sash, Adam Sisson, Amanda Andrews, Rebecca Andrews, Justin Richeson, Lucas Hewitt, Stephanie Muhs, Casey Harned, Mike Malloy, Carrie James, Dustin, and Hunter Bestell, 12 great grandchildren, sister Wrightabelle Grossman, mother-in-law Coy Garton, and sister-in-laws Karen (Dean) Flora, Gerry Garton, and Ruby Richeson. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Alice Corrine and granddaughter Mackenzie Bestell, brothers Ronald, Gerald and Donald Richeson. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Congregational United Church of Christ in Baxter. Fredregill Family Funeral Home in Baxter has been entrusted with the care of Stanley and his family. Service Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care - Baxter 107 East Fox Avenue Baxter, IA 50028 Service 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Service Restland Cemetery Baxter, IA, US, 50028 Baxter, Iowa 50028 Service 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM