Stanley “Papa Bear” Sattler
Stanley “Papa Bear” Sattler gained his wings and deservedly entered into his heavenly home on December 9, 2022, peacefully by the love of his life, Lydia.
Stanley was born January 19, 1944, in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was the third child and son for his beloved parents Eugene Alvin Sattler, Sr. and Laura Ida Woerner Sattler.
Stanley is survived by wife of 54 years, Lydia Colston Sattler. Stanley and Lydia met in one of their favorite places, church. Lydia knew at 12 years old that God intended for them to be married. Papa Bear was probably a bit behind, but it was God’s plan. Stanley is also survived by daughter, Cindy Sattler, son, Tony Sattler and wife Keisha, grandchildren, Hannah and Cole Sattler and Hayden Evans, sister, Pearlie Sattler Colston, brother, Perry Sattler and wife Patsy and numerous nieces and nephews.
Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene, Sr. and Laura Woerner Sattler, brother, Eugene Sattler, Jr., niece, Sylvia Reynolds, brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Juanita Sattler, brother-inlaw, Tulles Colston, and brother-in-law and business partner, Jimmie Colston.
Stanley’s Christian values and love for the Lord ran deep. Stanley had his priorities right: faith, family and friends. This was evidenced in the example he lived daily.
When Stanley gave you his word on something, you could take it to the bank because he meant it. He lived life to the fullest each day and he always had a plan for how to make something work. Most of the time it was unconventional and no matter how much you doubted it, in the end, he had it thought out and the plan was successful.
Stanley loved big, had an infectious laugh and loved to pick and play with people. He often said that if he wasn’t picking on you, you would think he didn’t love you. Two of his greatest loves after God and his family and friends were the logging woods and hunting. The roots of these two loves run deep and are ingrained in his descendants.
Stanley left his family and friends with a legacy most of us can only dream of. We are all blessed to have been able to call him family or friend. He has enriched our lives in so many ways and we will never be the same. He will be missed, but never forgotten because we all have irreplaceable memories of Stanley.
Rest in peace Papa Bear, you deserve it!
Stanley’s homegoing will take place at Pendleton Assembly of God, 14152 Texas Highway, Many, Louisiana. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m. for the family and 5:00 p.m. for friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Pendleton Assembly of God cemetery immediately following.
Pallbearers: Ray Sattler, Roy Sattler, Marty Colston, Hunter Dubois, Tyler Colston, Cole Sattler and Hayden Evans Honorary Pallbearers: Gerald Early, Jerry Martin, Floyd Ford, Pete Sattler, Jackie Colston, Richard Wyatt, Rodney Randolph, Van Tate, Ed Tatum, Troy Thaxton, Al Drewett, George Cain and Marbury Greer.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Gideons International (www.gideons.org or (615) 564-0800).
