Stan passed away March 14, 2004, after a 6-year long battle with emphysema. Stan never gave up the fight. He loved life, and all will miss him. Stan was one of a kind, a Catholic, an Irishman and a Veteran and was very proud of it. He never met a stranger, and he always had a story to tell you. St. Patrick’s Day was a very special day for Stan. Norte Dame topped his list, and he lived for football season every year.

He loved his wife and family very much and was proud of them. After graduation from high school, Stan served in the U.S. Army before marrying his wife of 55 years, Loretta Brauch of Broomfield, CO. Stan was an offset pressman by trade and retired from Westinghouse in December of 1987.

Stan was born December 11, 1924, in Spokane, WA to Edward and Mary Griffin. His parents, one brother, Tommy; three sisters, Caroline, Loraine and Janette, and one great granddaughter, Alyssa Manthei, preceded him in death.

Stan is survived by his wife, Loretta of Richland, WA; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Edward Manthei of West Richland; daughter, Marianne Gana of Richland; Rich Gana father of the Gana children; two granddaughters, Jennifer Gana of Spokane, WA and Samantha Gana of Richland. He is also survived by five grandsons and their spouses, Michael and Carrie Manthei of Spokane, WA; Mark and Brenda Manthei of Richland; Tom and Wendy Manthei of Richland; Dave and Wendi Manthei of Pasco and Paul Gana of Coeur D’ Alene, ID. Thirteen great grandchildren also survive him, Kaila, Tyler, Tanner and Parker Manthei all of Spokane; McKenzie Manthei, Jordan, Jessica, Payton, Madeline and Gracelyne Manthei all of Richland; David, Jr. and Savanna Manthei of Pasco, WA. Stan’s two favorite sisters-in-law survive him, Florrie Shaw of Richland and Helen Janke of Westminster, CO along with many nieces and nephews.

He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Richland, a past member of the Operating Engineers Local 280, St. Vincent DePaul, Knights of Columbus and the VFW.

Visitation will be on Tuesday March 16 starting at 4:00 pm with the Rosary to follow at 7:00 pm at Einan’s Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday March 17 from 8:00 am until 11:00 am. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday at Christ the King Catholic Church followed by full military honors at the graveside service in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland.

The family invites all friends and acquaintances, old and new for Stan thought of everyone as a friend to a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall following the graveside service.

Donations may be made to the Catholic Family and Child Services, 2139 Van Giesen, Richland, WA 99352 or Christ the King Catholic School 1122 Long Ave. Richland, WA 99352.

You will forever be in our hearts; we are going to miss you, but know you are in a much better place. We love you!