Stanley J. Romanowski, age 76 of Fremont, formerly of East Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 24 2018 at the Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Stan was born on October 14, 1941 in Moline, Illinois and joined the United States Navy where he served during the Vietnam War. He met the love of his life, Joan C. Harrigan, and were married on May 3, 1963 in Beacon Falls, Connecticut. Stan and Joan were the typical military family. He simultaneously attended Miami University of Ohio, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science, moving multiple times, and raising a young family, he was honorably discharged as Lieutenant after 14 yrs. Newly employed by Wachovia Bank as a systems analyst, Stan wrote the program styling, that we have come to know as the ATM machine. After moving to the Grand Rapids area, Stan became very active as the East Grand Rapids Freshman Baseball Coach, coaching not only his boys, but many others and was fondly referred to as "Coach Romo". He eventually retired from Steelcase in 2003, but then continued to work independently as an analyst and developer. In 2004, Stan and Joan decided to build a retirement home on Martin Lake in Fremont. After personally completing the construction of his home, he invested his time as an active member of the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Brunswick, was a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. He made many dear friends, meeting faithfully every Wednesday for "trash night" with the Martin Lake locals. As a lifelong volunteer, he had been active with Habitat for Humanity and spent 6 months in Louisiana, following hurricane Katrina, helping the rebuild efforts there. Currently, Stan was an active volunteer and tour guide at the USS Silversides in Muskegon, giving tours on a submarine, reminiscent of how he had spent the better part of his earlier years. SURVIVORS : his wife of 55 years, Joan of Fremont; his children and grandchildren, Kathleen (Darryl) Matthews of Grand Rapids and children, Michael, Alex, Kaitlin; Steven (Marsha) Romanowski of Albion, Indiana and children, Seth, Spencer, Sidney; Stanley "Jay" (Janet) Romanowski Jr. of Grand Rapids and children, Carly and Alaina; sister-in-law, Ann Romanowski of Iowa City, Iowa; nephews and niece, Joe, Brian, Robert, Rebecca, and Sean. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Romanowski. TIME OF REMEMBERANCE AND CELEBRATION : Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 from 2-5pm at The Oak Leaf Lounge at Thousand Oaks 4100 Thousand Oaks Drive Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (Use the Red's Restaurant entrance then left upstairs). VISITATION : Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 from 2-5pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel 7193 W 48th Street Fremont MI 49412 and Monday from 10-11am at the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Brunswick. ROSARY SERVICES : Sunday, at 4:30pm at the funeral home. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL : Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 at 11am at the St. Michaels Catholic Church 6382 S Maple Island Road Fremont MI 49412. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Habitat For Humanity or Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids Celebration Of Life The Oak Leaf Lounge at Thousand Oaks Saturday, September 29, 2018 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 4100 Thousand Oaks Drive Grand Rapids, MI 49525, MI 49425 Use the Red's Restaurant entrance then left upstairs. Visitation Fremont Chapel Sunday, September 30, 2018 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 7193 W 48th Street Fremont, Michigan 49412 Rosary Fremont Chapel Sunday, September 30, 2018 4:30 PM 7193 W 48th Street Fremont, Michigan 49412 Visitation St. Michael Catholic Church Monday, October 1, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 6382 S Maple Island Road Fremont, MI 49412 Mass of Christian Burial St. Michael Catholic Church Monday, October 1, 2018 11:00 AM 6382 S Maple Island Road Fremont, MI 49412