Gene M. Stanley, 93, passed away in Wichita, Kansas, September 13, 2023. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, June 18, 1930, to Claude and Doris Stanley. Gene was an art teacher at Robinson Middle and some high schools in the area, he enjoyed crafts and wedding photography. He retired from the reserves in 1980 following his career in the Air Force in which he was deployed to Korea. He is survived by his children, Dave (Gayla) Stanley,  Vicky (Bill) Williamson; grandchildren, Will Parrish, Collin Stanley, Jason, Kristen, Jeff and Matthew with 5 great grandchildren and 1 great grandson, Colby. He is also survived by his step children, David Look and Steve (Ann) Claire; step grandchildren, Erin and Mariah. Gene is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Donna Stanley.