Stanley A. Corlett, age 86, died peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2014, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings, SD. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2014, at First United Methodist Church in Brookings with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitations will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at Eidsness Funeral Home. Stanley was born on June 17, 1928, in Bryant, SD, the son of Donald and Elthida (Petersen) Corlett. He was a graduate of the Brookings High School in 1946. Stan served in the United States Army from 1946-49 and 1952-53 during World War II and the Korean Conflict. After serving in the military, he worked at the United States Post Office in Brookings from 1953, until his retirement in 1987. Stan was also a superintendent of the SDSU Post Office. On August 1, 1954, Stan was united in marriage to Neva Jean Walker at First United Methodist Church in Brookings. They recently celebrated 60 years together. Stan was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, NARFE, and the treasurer of Golden K for many years. He served numerous positions in the VFW including Post Commander, District Commander, and Quartermaster. Stan received the State VFW TGR Distinguished Leadership Award in 2006. He was also recognized in 2011, for more than 50 years of supporting VFW Baseball. Stan served as a Police Reserve Officer from 1968 until 2003. In addition to enjoying St. Louis Cardinals baseball, Stan was a fan of SDSU basketball. He spent many, many hours in the community garden where he cultivated flowers and harvested vegetables. His green thumbs resulted in canning and sharing of his garden's bounty to family, friends, and community. After retirement, Stan spent his time volunteering at Brookview Manor, Meals on Wheels, various committees at the First United Methodist Church, and many other community organizations. He was recognized as the Hometown Hero from Modern Woodman, the 2012 "Friend of Baseball" Award from the Brookings Friends of Baseball, and was honored by the United Methodist Women for his caring help and support. Stan enjoyed attending his children's activities and spending quality family time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family was very important to Stanley, where he enjoyed traveling with Neva Jean to visit with them. Survivors include his wife, Neva Jean of Brookings; three children, Steven Corlett of Augusta, GA, Cynthia Corlett of Lexington, NC, and Donita (Steve) James of Columbia, SC; three grandchildren, Alana (Joe Fennell) James, Jennifer James, and Justin (Brittany) James; six great-grandchildren, Kai, Ava, Lea, Ean, Keaton, and Kenyan; and one brother, James (Rita) Corlett of Loveland, CO, numerous nieces and nephews and extended family, Cindy Lou and Bill. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Darrell, and nephew, Brad Corlett. The family requests memorials be directed to the First United Methodist Church or to a cancer organization of your choice.