Stanley E. Klute, age 82 of York, NE, died Thursday, January 1, 2026 in York. He was born on November 3, 1943 to Elmer and Frances (Heiden) Klute in York. He graduated from York High School in 1961 and proudly served our country in the Nebraska National Guard in York. On September 25, 1982 he was united in marriage to June Helen Berryman in York.
Stanley was a long-time farmer and raised cattle. He was a proud member of the York American Legion Bolton Post #19 for 50 plus years. Stanley ran the York Legion Club for 10 years and held various other jobs. He liked going to York High School and York College Athletic events, and especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities. Stanley thoroughly enjoyed life, and loved to laugh.
He is survived by his wife June of York, sister Lois Curren of Lincoln, NE, brother Jim Klute of York, sister-in-law Elva Bourgeois of Baton Rouge, LA, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his ‘heart family’ Alan (Karrie) Otoupal of York, Tony (Jenni) Conell of Utica, NE, Brenda Gorsett of Yankton, SD, Reena Shaffer of Lincoln, his ‘heart grandchildren’ Krayton Koski (Ben) of Utica, Braydon Conell of Lincoln, Ben Fosdick of Minneapolis, MN, Dani Fosdick of Lincoln, Benjamin Otoupal of York, and Emily Otoupal of York.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Karen Klute, and brother-in-law Robert Bourgeois.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Faith Lutheran Church in York, with the Reverend Ben Francisco officiating. Stanley will be cremated following the service. Inurnment with military honors will be held at a later date at York’s Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m., Monday, with the family greeting friends from 6-7:30 p.m. that evening, all at Metz Mortuary. Memorials may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church, Emmanuel Faith Lutheran School, or Greenwood Cemetery.