Irwin W. Stang, age 97, of Brookville, died Thursday, March 21, 2024 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville.

Born October 19, 1926 in Franklin County, he was one of eight children born to the late William and Louisa (Bender) Stang.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.  On October 29, 1960 he and the former Marjorie Sintz were united in marriage and she survives.  

Irwin was retired, having worked as a machinist and farmer in Franklin County.  In his leisure time he enjoyed farming, gardening, sports, card games, storytelling and being with family.

He was a member of Creekside Church at Klemmes Corner, and had been a member of the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion.

Besides his loving wife of over 63 years, Marjorie, survivors include two children and their spouses, Douglas (Hana) Stang of Mason, Ohio and Barbara (Joseph) Bailey of Westfield; four grandchildren, Adam (Kimberly) Stang, Maria Stang, Matt Bailey, Lauren Bailey; as well as one great-granddaughter, Lilly Stang.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Omer Stang, Henry J. Stang, Nora Stang, Edith Miles, Hilda Stang, Lester Stang and Ethel Anderson; and a great-grandson, Timothy Stang.

Military graveside services were conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 25, 2024 by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion Firing Squad, with burial following in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Timmy’s Kids at Nationwide Children’s Hospital or Creekside Church.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Stang family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Paid Obituary.