77, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He leaves his wife, Tessa; son, Louis Stephen; daughter, Terri Lynn Arscott, and her husband, Peter, and grandsons, Brandon and Alex Arscott.
Born and raised in St. Louis, he attended Soldan High School and was a lifelong resident. Stanley was an icon and creative pioneer in the produce industry. He earned a reputation as the best produce buyer in the country.
While still in school, he worked part time in his mother’s grocery store and sold watermelons on the street corner. He opened and operated Bill Farmer Market for 20 years before selling it in 1980. He and his partners also owned Baden Farmers Market for six years while he also worked as a produce buyer for independent grocery stores.
In 1981, Stanley became a full time buyer and consultant, for United Fruit and Produce. At the same time, he was the buyer for Sappington Farmers Market which his wife, Tessa, owned for 28 years until selling it to a group of investors.
Stanley helped build United Fruit and Produce and left in 2007. His plan was to retire, but the produce business was his passion, and he decided to join Proffer Wholesale Produce in Park Hills, Mo. as head buyer. He managed buying and merchandising for Proffer, helping to grow it to become even more of a major wholesaler.
Stanley’s great loves were his family and the produce industry. He continued to work literally until the day he died.
Services: Funeral services were private. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24th, from 1-5 p.m. at St. Louis City Center Hotel, 13th floor. Donations may be made to Great Circle/Edgewood Children’s Center, 330 North Gore Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119 or the charity of your choice. Condolences May be sent to 400 South 14th Street, Suite 910, St. Louis, Mo. 63103. A Service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL.[]