Robert Stanger

Robert "Bob" Stanger passed away suddenly in Mesa, Arizona on November 23, 2017. He was born on September 12, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to Chester and Georgann (Gragido) Stanger. In 1980, Bob graduated from Schaumburg High School in Schaumburg, Illinois. He excelled as a diver on the swim team. Bob had a passion for flying and earned his private pilot's license in 1982. In 1984, he graduated from Southern Illinois University and started working for Flying Tigers at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois. In 1985, Bob moved to California and began working for McDonnell Douglas. While working for McDonnell Douglas, he met his wife, Becky. Bob worked for McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for over 30 years. In 2014, he relocated to Mesa, Arizona as Director of Operations for the Boeing Apache helicopter. Bob was a loving, devoted husband and father. He lived his life to the fullest. Bob was known for his good looks, smile, intelligence and quick wit. He had a passion for music, cars, traveling, cooking and sports. Bob enjoyed spending his time driving his 1960 Corvette, working in his garage, boating and riding in the desert at the Colorado River. He also enjoyed playing his g...[more]

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ars and piano. Bob had a giving heart; His favorite charities were Wounded Warriors, Ronald McDonald House Charities and Sunshine Acres Children's Home. Bob impacted so many people in his life and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. His passing has truly left a void in all of our lives. Bob will live forever in our hearts and our memories. Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Georgann. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Becky; his sons Corbin and Chad. Bob leaves his father, Chester, his brothers: Tom, Bill and Kevin, his aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, nephews, nieces and friends. Services were held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary and Cemetery.