Charles J. Stant

Charles J. Stant, 83, of Delphos, passed away Sunday evening, March 13, 2016, at his home. His Family.... He was born January 12, 1933 in Delphos to the late Charles and Genevieve (Metcalf) Stant. On August 29, 1959 he married Nancy (Miller) Stant. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy of Delphos; a son, Charles (Kelly) Stant of Ft. Jennings; two daughters, Leah (Ed) Klima of Delphos and Jacqueline Radcliff of California; four grandchildren, Paul Klima, Christopher Klima, Kyle Klima and Lexie Stant; and numerous great-grandchildren. His Legacy.... Charles retired as a Chief Petty Officer after 23 years in the Navy, serving in Korea and Vietnam. He also retired from the OSU Lima Campus as the superintendent of the maintenance department. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the American Legion Post 268. Charles was the oldest of his family and was a proud Navy man, who loved the OSU Buckeyes, gardening and woodworking. His Farewell Services.... Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. George Mahas officiating. Delphos Veterans Council will conduct military rites following the mass at the church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to St. John's Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charles J. Stant please visit our Sympathy Store.