Richard Allen StanleyMarch 2, 1948October 13, 2017Richard Allen Stanley passed away on Friday, October 13th, 2017 at his home in Gerlach, Nevada. Richard was born on March 2, 1948 to Lillian and Morris Stanley. He was the oldest boy in a family of eight children. He is survived by his sisters, Coni, Kathleen, Joanne and Carol. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Tom and Don, and his sister Diane. In 1984, Richard and Linda Santos were married. Their blended family was made up of six children, Allen (Tracy), Kristen (Rick), Justin (Dalores), Elaina, Sonja, and Roni (Steve), and 12 grandchildren, Brittnee, Corinne (Rawly), Breanna, Chelsea, Nicole, Dylan, Brittney, Devin, Tyler, Garrett, Hannah, and Shasta. From 1967 to 1970 Richard served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. During his time with the Marines he was awarded several honors including: the National Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, and was an acclaimed expert rifleman. Richard Stanley was loved by many and will be incredibly missed. Services in his honor will be held in March. Please contact Linda Stanley for details.