Stanley E. Baczek, age 71, passed away on March 21, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant. He was born in Idaho on June 26, 1954, to parents Stanislaw and Clara (nee. Arcynila) Baczek. Stan graduated from Milwaukee Tech High School in 1972. He retired from Tower Automotive, formerly known as AO Smith, where he made numerous lifelong friendships. Stan loved going fishing, watching old tv shows, and his beloved cat, Shadow. Above all, he cherished spending time with family especially supporting his grandchildren by attending their sporting events.

Stan is survived by his children, Annette (Phill) Glazebrook and Jacob (Carissa) Baczek; grandchildren, Caroline and Noah Glazebrook, and Jacob, Cullen, and Ethan Baczek; brother, Richard (Darlene) Baczek; and other relatives and friends.

Stan was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ted Baczek; and partner, Pam Lotharius.

Private burial will take place at St. Adalbert's Cemetery in Milwaukee.