Stanley Barnum

Stanley Richard Barnum was born January 26, 1954, in Fargo, ND, to Cyril and Sybil (Hardie) Barnum. Stan attended Grace Lutheran School, Fargo, and the Moorhead schools. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1973. Stan was Moorhead High's first State Wrestling Champion in 1973. He later wrestled for NDSU. He married Peggy Schwartz of Fargo in December of 1990. Stan drove truck for Lewis Truck Lines, Fargo, and Tri-State Auction, West Fargo, ND. He was a founding member of the local band Let-‘Er-Buck that played in the Fargo-Moorhead area for many years. Long after leaving the professional music field, music continued to be an important part of Stan's life and he was often asked to sing for special occasions. He especially enjoyed the times when he could sing with his loved ones.
Stan loved life, his family, and his Lord. All who know him well were touched by his kind, tender heart, which always carried a special love for children. He loved nature and particularly enjoyed fishing with his children and family. Known for his quick wit and ability to turn a phrase, Stan's wry sense of humor will forever be a favorite memory to those who loved him. Stan died Thursday, September 4, 2003, in his home in Moorhead, at forty-nine years of age. His family is grateful for your comfort and prayers. May God bless his memory.
Stan is survived by his three sons, Aaron, Michael and Christian, all Fargo; parents, Sybil and Cyril, Moorhead; three brothers, Jim (Lynne), and Lonny, both Moorhead, and Jerry (Deb), West Fargo; and two sisters, Pam Keenan, Moorhead, Linda Carter, Minneapolis, MN, and fiancée Luanne Christensen,
St. Michael, MN.

Visitation will be Monday, September 8, 2003, from 6 - 8 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM, in Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Moorhead. The funeral will be Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 11 AM in the church. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Moorhead.