I am deeply saddened today by the passing of our friend, Stan Bond. As anyone who knew Stan can attest, he fully embodied the qualities of a public servant. His deliberate, thoughtful and responsible leadership was matched only by his joyful sense of humor.
Stan served two terms on the village board since first being elected in 2011, and particularly focused his energy on civic and neighborhood projects. During his tenure, he served as chair of the village’s beautification committee, where he championed the holiday, Halloween and floral decoration recognition programs and the bridge planter program. He organized the repair and painting of village entry signs, and was particularly proud of the bluebird attraction program that placed more than 50 bluebird houses in natural areas in Montgomery. Stan started the annual talent show at our Montgomery Fest and loved to promote the talents and achievements of our residents. He served as a Neighborhood Watch leader and dedicated a great deal of effort to making our community a better place to live. More recently, he was the driving force behind the creation of the Montgomery Foundation which has helped place little free libraries throughout town, fund college scholarships, and provide grants to our elementary schools.
He truly made our community a better place and all of us are better leaders because of him. His spirit and legacy will live on in this community that he loved.
On behalf of the Village Board and staff, my wife Rosa and I send our deepest condolences to Stan’s wife, Marion, and their family. We are indebted to you for his service and will forever stand beside you.
In honor of Stan’s service to our community, the village flags will be lowered to half staff and bunting installed on village buildings until noon on the day of his funeral.
Visitation will begin at 10 am on Saturday, February 16th at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway in Montgomery with the funeral following at 1 pm.
God Bless.
Matt Brolley
Montgomery Village president
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