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Memorial services for Stanley Hertel, age 68 of Fort Yates, ND, will be at 11 AM, MT, Friday, February 1, 2019 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in McLaughlin. Stanley passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck. Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge is in charge of arrangements.

Stanley Wayne Hertel, 68, of Fort Yates, ND, passed away from cancer on January 24 ^th , 2019 in Bismarck, ND.

Stanley Wayne Hertel was born in McLaughlin, SD, on September 21, 1950, to Fred M. Hertel and Hildegard (Billigmeier) Hertel. He was the second youngest of 19 siblings. Stan was raised on the family farm west of McLaughlin, until they moved to town in 1960. He continued to work on the farm and in his teens worked for various local farmers as well. Stan graduated from McLaughlin High School in 1968.

He married Monica Bercier in Belcourt, ND in September of 1971. From this union, they had 2 children, Tonya (Mobridge, SD) and Ryan (Bismarck, ND). Later in life, he blessed our family with another daughter Amanda (Bismarck, ND) who instantly stole our hearts.

After high school, Stan went to college in Rapid City, SD for a semester, before moving to California where he joined the Union and became a crane operator. A year later, he moved to Aberdeen, SD to obtain his college degree. In December 1973, Stan graduated from Northern State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, with minors in History and Geography.

Once graduating from college, they moved to St. Paul, MN briefly before moving to Fargo, ND in 1975 to which he was employed with the UPS. In 1979, he and the kids moved to Fort Yates, ND, where he purchased and operated the Missouri Drift-In until 1993. Stan then purchased and operated The Pelican, a bar and restaurant, from 1993-2000. In 1996, he started and operated Pelican Construction Inc installing underground utilities until 2017. During that time, he also served as the Maintenance Director for Sitting Bull College from 2009-2015.

Stan and Patty found each other in 2000 and soon afterwards realized they were soulmates. Together, they made a home where many family memories were made and will be cherished forever. Patty and Stan really understood each other, and he often referred to Patty as his best friend. They couldn't wait until they were both retired so they could do some traveling. They often spent evenings gardening, laughing, spending time with friends, family, grandchildren, and their family dogs.

A tireless and meticulous worker, almost never taking a day off, he could be found working either on a job, a project around the house or maintaining his lawn and property in his free time. He also spent time mentoring friends on how to start a business or helping them with their own jobs. When he was not working, he spent time with his life partner Patty or he could be found visiting his brother Tim's station.

Stan was an active member of the community. He served as a Sioux County Commissioner, Fort Yates City Council Member, Rural Volunteer Firefighter, Fort Yates Lions Club member, and a school board member. Stan, being a single father, was also viewed as a father figure for many teenagers in the community. Parents often called him to check on their kids, who hung out at the "rec". Stan will forever be remembered as a hardworking and generous man often helping those who asked. He was the best provider, mentor, friend, and father who touched many people's lives with his kindness. Some of the best life lessons Stan passed on is to work hard, do it well, and always have a plan.

Stanley is survived by his three children: Tonya Hertel, Mobridge; Ryan Hertel, Bismarck; Amanda (Austin) Roller, Bismarck; life partner, Patty Valandra, Fort Yates; eight grandchildren: Monica Bailey, Skye Hertel, Rayne Hertel, Layne Roller, Trueth Crow Ghost, Vayda Roller, Sawyer Hertel, Rorey Roller. He is also survived by Brothers: Martin Hertel, Lawrence (Mary) Hertel, Willie (Berniece) Hertel, Delray Hertel, Lemore Dobler, Timothy Hertel, and Sisters: Delainis Jochim and Jeanette Jundt.

Stanley is preceded in death by his parents Fred M. and Hildegard (Billigmeier) Hertel, Brothers: Leonard Hertel, Alfred Hertel, Raymond Hertel, Lester Hertel, Lloyd Dobler, Leroy Dobler, Harvey Hertel Sr., Rodney Hertel; Sisters: Hertha Scott, Shirley Jerry, Daughter-in-Law: Heidi (Heck) Hertel.

Memorials may be given to the family to establish a scholarship, as he firmly believed in the importance of education.

The family of Stanley Hertel wishes to extend our sincerest thanks to the doctors, nurses, and hospice staff of Sanford Health Care; Kesling Funeral Home; Redeemer Lutheran Church. To All that stopped by, shared comforting words and genuine acts of kindness to help in any way are deeply appreciated by Stanley's family.