Stanley K. Kinder

Stanley K. Kinder died June 5. He was 80.

Kinder was born on Oct. 21, 1933, to Frank and Lucile Kinder in Huntington, Utah. He served in the Navy in the Korean War aboard the USS Boxer. He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1960. After college, he worked at the Nevada Test Site and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He then went to work in the chemical industry, eventually becoming the owner of Sierra Chemical Co. He was extremely passionate and dedicated to his work. After 50 years, he sold the company to enjoy his family and travel the world.

Kinder was active with many charitable organizations. He was an active Rotarian for many years, including past president of the Reno South club, a founding member of the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, and a member of both the Prospectors' Club and the Executives Association of Reno. He was a big supporter of UNR both in academics and athletics and could be found at many of the sporting events cheering on the pack. He was an adventurer to the end and passed away suddenly in Brasov, Romania. He was intent on traveling the world with his sweetheart, Edie Anderson.

Kinder was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lucile Kinder; brothers, Bruce Kinder, Gale Kinder and Fred Kinder; sisters, Rita Jensen and Ramona Leamaster.

Kinder is survived by his children, Tova Roseman (Barry), Marc Kinder, Lynn Kinder (Debi), Tracy Murphy (Jim), Jeffrey Kinder (Kathy) and step daughter, Kristi Croney. He also is survived by grandchildren, Sal Kinder, Joe Kinder (Chevelle), Dom Kinder, Jett Murphy, Colby Croney, Cambria Croney, Hunter Murphy, Josh Kinder, Annalucia Kinder, Krystal Kinder and great granddaughter, Ahlina Kinder. He also is survived by his brother, Dan Kinder (Carol), and sisters, Helen Majnik and LaRue Taylor.

An open house celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. at his home. For more information contact Jeffrey Kinder at (775) 544-1652. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.