Stanley Paul Palmer passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by his immediate family, including his daughters Karen (Jeffrey) Bland and Laurel (Harold) Miller. Stanley was known to his “great eight” grandkids as “Paps” by Kyle, Claudia, Kirby, Charlie, Rory, Sawyer, Georgia, and Coco.

Stanley was born on September 4, 1932, and raised in the Bronx, NY. He was the son of Gertrude Tuschman Palmer. Stanley was married to Tanya Francis Millstein Palmer from 1966 until Tanya passed away in 2021. He was the brother-in-law of the late Maxine (the late Joe) Harris, Perrye (the late Julian) Lewis, and the late Sam (Connie) Millstein. He loved his role of Uncle Stanley to their kids: Anne Dee, Jack, Maury, Randy, Pam, Alan, Todd, Martin, Chris, Sara, Lou Anne, Amanda, and Joshua.

Stanley graduated from Taft High School and later from New York City College. Following university, Stanley served in the Navy from 1955-57. He met Tanya in New York, and they were married in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi. They moved to St. Louis in 1968 where he worked as a Property Manager for Moss Real Estate for over 50 years.

Stanley was known for his intellect, his passion for the New York Times, and his high standards of cuisine. But his biggest passion by far was his family – traveling with his beloved Tanya, and supporting his daughters and grandchildren who he would do anything for.

He was a treasured dad, Paps, uncle, and friend, and will forever remain in the hearts of those whose lives he touched. He lived a full, independent, and healthy life. He will be forever missed, forever loved, and forever cherished by all who knew him. May his memory be a blessing to all of us.

A private funeral service will be held followed by Shiva on Sunday, May 25, from 1 p.m.–5 p.m. at 7456 York Drive in Clayton. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hilarity for Charity https://www.donatehfc.com/stanpalmer, an organization started by his cousins in 2012 to raise awareness of and money for Alzheimer’s Research, education, and respite for caregivers. While Stanley did not suffer from Alzheimer’s, it’s a disease that has impacted many of his cousins.