Edward L. Stankus

September 10, 1948 - April 16, 2021

Edward L. Stankus, 72, Elkhart, died 4:20 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home. He was born September 10, 1948 in St. Joseph, Michigan to Michael & Violet (Adamovicz) Stankus. On October 18, 1997, he married Joy (Clayton) Stankus. Surviving are his wife, Joy, Elkhart, daughter, Sarah (Jeremy Warfel) Stankus, North Carolina, stepsons, Tad (Kimberly) Frahm, Greenwood, Wes (Elka) Frahm, South Range, Michigan, grandchildren, Brady, Isaiah, Levi, Jackson, Naomi Frahm and brother, Michael Stankus, Sun City, Arizona. Preceding him in death are his parents. After graduating from Michigan Technological University in 1971, Edward served in the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant for the Army Corps of Engineers. He worked 22 years at Michigan Fruit Canners in Benton Harbor as a lab engineer. He later served as a paint technician at AM General, retiring in 2015. Edward was a member of Masonic Lodge Lake Shore #298 in Benton Harbor, Michigan for 39+ years. He was a lover of all things related to photography. Often he would have a camera or recorder on hand to capture the perfect Lake Michigan sunset or horse show event with his daughter. He appreciated and collected many unique items and enjoyed sharing the story of those items with others. Visitation will be Friday, April 23 from 4-6 p.m. at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main Street Goshen, with a service at 6. Pastor Kevin Yoder will officiate. The service will be livestreamed through www.rrefh.com, click on Edward’s tribute and then click on photo/Videos. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com