Stan Tolle

Stan Tolle, age 78 of Watonga, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024. Stanley Leonard Tolle was born September 9, 1945 in Cherokee, OK, the older of two sons born to Leonard Theodore Tolle and Pauline (McCray) Tolle. He was raised in Aline and attended school there, graduating with the Blue Birds Class of 1964. As a young man, he lost his mother, but gained another when his father married Joan, and two families joined as one. He joined the United States Army, and served his country proudly during Vietnam. He was the proud father of two children, son Mike and daughter Amy. He was a hard worker and a great provider, and lived each day for his kids. He worked for U.S. Gypsum in Southard for more than 36 years, retiring as a supervisor. He was known by some as "TACK" and some as "Stan the Man", but his absolute favorite was "Papa Stan". He was goofy and loved a good laugh, and his smile could light up the room. He loved sports of all kinds, but cheered hard for his OSU Cowboys and the OKC Thunder. He loved a good Hallmark movie and never missed a chance for a card game of Pitch. Stan had a sweet spirit, lived a simple life and believed in the good of others. He was a man of great faith, and lived each day with purpose. He was the best dad, Papa, brother, uncle and a true friend. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Rev. Leonard Tolle, Pauline Tolle and Joan Tolle and his sister, Pam McEachern. He is survived by his children, son Mike Tolle (Amy) of Purcell; daughter, Amy Tolle Crews (Tom) of Watonga; his pride and joy, granddaughters, Kyra Crews Cathey of Watonga, Kylie Tolle Hayes (Dylan) of Ada, Rachel Silvey (Derek) of Billings, Ashley Crews of Watonga, Madisyn Tolle of Purcell and Karlee Grace Tolle of Purcell; Great grandchildren, Mayzie Darlene, Knox Taylor Wayne, Cullen Ray and RyLynne June; brothers, Steven Tolle and wife Stefanie of Hudson, NY, Gary McCray and wife Lesley of Broken Arrow and Dr. Greg Tolle and wife Hadley of Tulsa; sisters, Phyllis Culliver and husband Brian of Elk City, Paula Appleton and husband Marty of Alva and Peggy Revercomb and husband Kyle of Weatherford, TX; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Oasis Church, 121 W. Main St, Watonga, OK, 73772. Interment will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the Aline Star Cemetery in Aline, OK. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to https://help.dav.org or www.stjude.org

Stan Tolle

September 9, 1945 - February 9, 2024