On Sunday, September 29, 2024, after 99+ years of blessings, Charles Stanley "Stan" Burchfiel, our Dad, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Father-in-love, and faithful husband to his wife, Marilyn for 62+ years, stepped into heaven ushered by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Stan was born August 18, 1925 in Anthony, Kansas, son of Glenn Bettis and Clarice O. (Foster) Burchfiel.  After graduating from Anthony High School in May 1943, enlistment into the Army Air Force followed in January 1944 and later honorably discharged in April 1946.  In the summer of 1946 Stan enrolled in Kansas State University and pledged Beta Theta Pi. While at KSU, Stan met and married Anthony hometown girl and Chi Omega Beauty Queen, Marilyn Ruth Bryan in June of 1948; graduation from KSU soon followed in 1949 (BBA).

Starting as a sales trainee in June 1949 with International Harvester, Stan achieved many accomplishments including National Man of the Year (two years in a row). Stan's tenure with International Harvester fulfilled his professional life while allowing Stan and Marilyn to move to Dallas in 1961 from Kansas City, Kansas. In 1982, 33 years later, he retired as a Regional Manager.

In his past-time, Stan's passion was tennis for eighty (80) years until he was 88 years old when he broke his femur lunging for a net shot. He also served as head church usher 52 years and President of Methodist Men.

Stan is preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved wife, Marilyn. Stan is survived by his sons: Bryan (wife – Roxanne) and their children, Brayson and Bryn (husband – Geno, son – Titus James), Michael (fiancé – Kelly Roberts) and his children, David (wife - Rian) and Jamie, and Pat (wife – Jennifer) and their children, Katie (husband – Dan, son – Carter Patrick), Emily (fiancé – Parker), and Caroline.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Forest Park Cemetery in Anthony, KS.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00 at Walnut Hill Methodist Church, 10066 Marsh Lane, Dallas, TX 75229. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Walnut Hill Methodist Church where Stan & Marilyn became members in 1961 or the donations of your choice.

Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003, is in charge of arrangements.