Stanley Clewett

Stanley Lenard Clewett, 95, of Summerville, SC passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 3, 2023.

A private memorial and celebration of life will be held in White Bear Lake. 

Stanley was born April 3, 1927 to Lenard and Florence Clewett in Staples. 

Stan was very fond of his hometown and attended many Staples High School class reunions. Growing up, he held summer jobs on the railroad and enjoyed fishing and bird hunting with his dad and brother. Upon graduating from Staples High School, he attended the University of Minnesota, where he received a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering. He served four years as an officer in the U.S. Navy, which included active duty in the Korean War. He spent most of his career managing the construction of large electrical generating facilities at many locations, including Mexico and Iran.

Stan and and his wife, Gloria, spent most of their retirement years in Homosassa Springs, FL, enjoying their Methodist church, traveling, golf and quilting. They moved to Summerville, SC to be closer to their daughter, Carol.

Stan is survived by his loving wife of over 72 years, Gloria Eunice (Nelson); his two sons, Leonard (Sarah) and Mark (Kristy); two daughters, Julie (George) and Carol (Brad); eight grandchildren, Kyle, Jennifer, Claire, Erica, John, Kelly, Brian, Will and Ellen; five great-grandchildren, Thomas, Ben, Alex, Claire and Jack; one brother, Merle (Jan) and many other relatives. 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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