Obituaries

Harold M. Stanford Jr., 85 of Naples, Florida, passed away on January 3, 2025.

Harold "Hal" was born on May 19, 1939, in Perrysburg, Ohio to Harold M. Stanford Sr., and Helen L. (Baker) Stanford.

He graduated from Perrysburg High School in 1957. He received an ROTC scholarship to Brown University, where he earned a BS in Chemistry. Later, he earned a master’s degree in Oceanography from Oregon State University, and an additional master’s degree in business from Columbia University.

After graduating from Brown University, he entered the US Navy as an officer, retiring after 30+ plus years, as a Captain.

He then proceeded to another successful career as an Oceanographer with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for another 30+ years.

Hal is survived by daughter Elizabeth (Edwin) Fuchs, and son Michael (Megan) Stanford; grandchildren Ryan Fuchs, Shannon Fuchs, and Hannah Stanford; sisters Judith Stanford and Susan Stanford; nephews Jeff, Ken, and David Stanford, and niece Debbie Stanford. He was preceded in death by his parents, and younger brother Ronald E. Stanford.

He will be greatly missed.

Friends and family will be received January 11, 2025 from 10-11am at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg (419-874-3133) where funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Fort Meigs Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Hal's name to the National Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or donate online at https://act.alz.org. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.