Stanley DeWitt Sadler
1952-2025
Stanley DeWitt Sadler, affectionately known as "Stan the Man," was born on May 4, 1952, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Dee and Beth Ann Sadler. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Ardmore, Oklahoma, where he spent his early childhood years alongside his three younger siblings, Greg, Mike, and Shannon. Ardmore always held a special place in Stan's heart, and he loved sharing stories of his time there. In 1961, the Sadler family relocated to Oklahoma City, where Stanley attended Harding Junior High and later graduated from John Marshall High School in 1970.
Stanley went on to pursue higher education at the University of Oklahoma, where he became an active member of the Fiji fraternity, forming lifelong friendships and cultivating his passion for Sooner football. After graduation, he worked in the oil industry for many years before transitioning to insurance, where he and his wife, Tracy, ran a successful business. Most of his adult life was spent in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he raised his beloved family.
Stan was a man of immense warmth, humor, charm, and character. He was passionate about his hobbies, from playing baseball throughout his youth to coaching Little League baseball for his sons, Josh and Matt. He also enjoyed building and flying model airplanes, playing golf, barbecuing, and his most recent love, hosting crawfish boils. He was a great storyteller and entertainer, there was never a dull moment in his presence.
Yet, more than anything, Stan cherished the time spent with his family and close friends. He never missed an opportunity to bring everyone together. His playful spirit, infectious sense of humor, and boundless love endeared him to all who knew him.
Stan is survived by his loving wife, Tracy Sadler; his children, Kristianne Sadler, Joshua Sadler, Matthew Sadler and his wife Laci, Charlee Sadler, Cayden Sadler, Sylonne Sadler, and Stella Sadler; his eight grandchildren, Autymn McCrary, Athen McCrary, Shayne Sadler, Addison Sadler, Lincoln Sadler, Preston Sadler, Griffin Sadler, and Cora Sadler; his two great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Aslan; and his siblings, Greg Sadler and his wife Sandra, Michael Sadler, and Shannon Crites and her husband Keith. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dee and Beth Ann Sadler.
Stan's larger-than-life personality will be forever loved and deeply missed. A devoted father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend, his spirit will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. There will never be another "Stan the Man." And as he always loved to say, "Boomer Sooner!"
Services will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church of Edmond on Friday, April 11 th , 2025 at 2:00 p.m.