Allan Stanford
August 27, 1951 - March 28, 2024
Obituary
FITCHBURG - Herbert Allan “Al” Stanford, age 72, passed away peacefully at home in Fitchburg, Wis., on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Al was born on Aug. 27, 1951, in Madison, Wis., to Herbert and Celia (Williams) Stanford.
He married the love of his life, Sharen, on April 2, 1976. Together they raised three great boys.
Al served in the U.S. Air Force and National Guard for 23 years. After his service, Al worked for the University of Wisconsin for 28 years before retiring in 2008. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and softball over the years, and a nice cold PBR.
Al is survived by his sons, Jeffrey (Kim) Anderson, Robert Stanford, and Russell (Angela) Stanford; his seven grandchildren; and other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife; and his parents.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, followed by a graveside service with full military honors at Highland Memory Gardens, 3054 County Highway BB, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, and again on Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials to the family are preferred. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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