John Stancik

John Stancik was born on December 4th, 1932 in Runge, Texas and grew up on a farm with his parents and 3 siblings.

He joined the Navy at 18 years old and served his country in Active Duty for two years, eventually receiving an ‘Honorable Discharge’.

Early Life and Education

In the United States, early childhood education and care (ECEC) programs cover a broad range of part-day and full school-day options that aim to foster children’s cognitive and social development. They are delivered and funded in various ways under educational, social welfare, commercial, or religious umbrellas.

ECEC programs may be structured differently and with varying emphasis on “care” or “education,” depending on the values and preferences of various stakeholders.

Scholars and advocates of Early Childhood Education (ECEC) believe that all programs should be integrated to address the holistic development of young children. Unfortunately, funding constraints and differing societal values may prevent such integration from taking place.

Professional Career

He was an outstanding all-around athlete for Cleveland West Tech High, going on to play football at Ohio State and serve as backfield coach of Texas A & M. He also taught yoga and served as head pro at Firestone Country Club in Akron for a time. Among many accomplishments, his most coveted prize was winning gold at Maccabiah Games in Israel in 1967.

At present, she serves as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for Cook County Health, having extensive expertise in public health and government communications. A graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, she holds a certificate for Senior Executives in State and Local Government from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Achievements and Honors

John Stancik was a cornerstone in his community. A tireless worker, he never asked for anything in return. Most importantly, John loved and served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with an undying compassion.

He was an active member of his local Lion’s Club, volunteered at a nearby hospital and served on the town council. Furthermore, he enjoyed traveling.

He is survived by his loving wife of almost 41 years, Anna Mae Stancik; brother Ben Stancik (wife Gwen); daughters Cheryl and Gary Stancik; as well as 2 grandchildren Kayla Stancik and Teanna Moniz. He will be sorely missed by many friends but the best way to remember him is spending time with family – especially his great-grandchildren who were the joy of his life.

Personal Life

John Stancik’s personal life is well documented on the 1940 United States Census. At that time, he was 49 years old and living in Chicago, Illinois with his wife Tekla (born Lasik) and their two sons.

He was a carpenter who had lived in Shaws Bend most of his life. A lifelong member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Columbus and an honorary United States Army National Guard veteran, he served in both capacities during his military service.

He passed away at 75 years old. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Henneke-Untermeyer Funeral Home in Columbus, with interment taking place in the Catholic cemetery nearby.