Stanley Hejl

Name: Stanley Hejl

Calling Hours: Tuesday, December 21st from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Weigel Funeral Home in Metamora

Service Hours: Tuesday, December 21st at 1:00 pm in the Funeral Home

Stanley Hejl, age 78, of Ogden Center, Michigan, passed away Friday evening, December 17, 2010 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, with his loving family at his bedside. He was born September 30, 1932 in Tabor, South Dakota to James and Anna (Kuzela) Hejl. Stanley was a 1951 graduate of Blissfield High School, and went off to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. On March 3, 1973, he married his beloved wife, Carol Sabo.

Besides farming, Stanley worked at Tecumseh Products for 14 years and worked alongside his twin brother in construction for many years. Stanley was a member of American Legion Post #155 and Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Assumption. He enjoyed reading and talking about his Czech heritage.

Stanley will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 37 years, Carol; children, Rose Hejl of Toledo, OH, Robert (Nancy) Hejl of Sylvania, OH; David Hejl of Onsted, MI, and Jason Hejl of Onsted, MI; grandchildren, Tyler, Jessica, and Bailey Hejl; sisters, Georgianna Wagner of Defiance, OH and Alice (John) Wagner of Adrian, MI; twin brother, Vladdie (Marilyn) Hejl of Blissfield, MI; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Helenka; and two sons, Michael and Jimmy.

Family and friends may visit Tuesday, December 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home, 413 E. Main St. in Metamora, OH (419.644.3601), where services will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Keith Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Ogden Twp. Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee County, 415 Mill Rd., Adrian, MI 49221.

Residence: Ogden Center, Michigan

Interment: Ogden Township Cemetery