Cecil Lyle Stanley, US Army Staff Sgt deployed in England during WWII, met an Irishwoman, Anne Murtagh and fell in love. They married, and on May 10, 1945, Thomas Anthony Stanley was born in Kingston, England. Cecil sent Anne and 3 year old Tom off on the Queen Mary to Milwaukee, WI, where he joined them after his service.     On July 9, 1966, Tom married Sharlene Schneider, the love of his life. Together they had 5 children, who gave them 10 grandchildren (one of greeted him in Heaven), and 9 great-grandchildren at the time of his passing. Tom is also survived by 7 of his 9 siblings.   Tom spent 40 years in the trucking industry, but his greatest contribution during his time on Earth was having a hand in raising well over 100 treatment foster sons, kids that had been in trouble, many from broken and dysfunctional homes. Some stayed for a few weeks, some for a few years, and many maintained contact into their adult lives. Special among them is the son of Tom's heart, Ryan, who has been a part of the family for decades now and in Tom's final years, was at once a son, and a friend. Thomas Anthony Stanley Sr. was a plain-spoken, gruff, imperfect man with a kind, generous and loving heart that made him beloved by many, including his friend of many years, Rick.    May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.  May the sun shine warm upon your face;  the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,  may God hold you in the palm of His hand.