Stanton L. Priske

Born in Eldora, Iowa on September 2, 1940
Departed on March 15, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial

Stanton L. Priske, 69, died Monday, March 15th, 2010, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, following a brief illness. Services will be held Saturday, March 20th at the Church on Northland, First Baptist Church of the Brethren. Visitation will be held at 10am followed by memorial services at 11am.

Stan was born September 2nd, 1940, son of Harold and Mariam Priske of Eldora, Iowa. He remained a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids. Iowa, for 47 years after marrying his wife Karen (Mitchell) Priske. Survivors include his wife, Karen, son Todd Priske, his children, Brandon, T.J., and Angelina of Cedar Rapids; Marc Priske and wife Jennifer, daughter Olivia, residing in Kettering, Ohio; Stan’s Father, Harold Priske of Eldora, Iowa. Stan was also survived by his brother Steve and wife Linda Priske and their three sons and families; also surviving much loved Labradors Ike and Abby along with a myriad of loving and loyal friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother Miriam, and his Labrador companions, Brandy, Cher, Turbo, Blue, Cash, Brave, and Annie.

Stan graduated from Eldora High School, receiving a golf scholarship at Iowa Wesleyan, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, where he graduated in 1962 with a B.A. in marketing. He married his wife, Karen Mitchell, on September 8th, 1962. He was a letterman in basketball and golf.

As a young man, Stan was driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and after two years of employment with Collins Radio he and two work associates founded Three Arts Advertising, Inc. This agency brought with it countless friends and clients who forged long running business and social relationships that were premised off core values of loyalty and commitment, with an emphasis on fun. He served as President and later CEO for Three Arts Advertising, Inc. for 45 years until his retirement in 2007.
Stan, was often depicted as “a man’s man”. He possessed a quick witted and sharp sense of humor and he inter-related well with people from all walks of life. He was a man without pretense and throughout his life he treated others with mutual respect, the courtesy of active listening, and was often sought out for his business acumen and advice. Stan was contemplative and could often be seen stroking his mustache as he processed and pondered what was being said.

Throughout his life, Stan was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for golfing, hunting, fishing, and boating. He spent much of his leisure time field trialing and running his black labs. He and his wife enjoyed boating on the Mississippi in McGregor, Iowa, and he loved making excursions to his commercial camp on Gammon Lake in Canada, where he fished for Walleye and Northern Pike. He enjoyed grilling, debating and philosophical discussion, traveling, anything that was competitive. Stan typically demonstrated an alpha male mentality which often entailed lots of programming, feedback, and ongoing direction to his friends and family. Stan was a sports fanatic and loved country music, the camaraderie of his companions, both people and pets.

The family extends their sincerest gratitude for the compassionate care provided by Dr. Ghosh and the staff at Iowa Blood and Cancer Care, Mercy Hospice, and the Dennis and Donald Oldorf Hospice House. Memorials may be made to the Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation which provides financial assistance for cancer treatment.

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