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Obituary For Stanley Michael Bronisz

Stanley Michael Bronisz, age 82, died October 26, 2026, in Bellingham, WA. To his family he was “Stas.” To his friends and business associates he was “Stan.”

Stas was born in Toledo, OH, to Stanley and Louise Bronisz, and grew up alongside his big sister, Dolores. After his father's death, his mother made sacrifices so he could attend St. Francis Catholic Boys' High School, where he graduated in 1962. Stan made Eagle Scout at fifteen and liked to note that it was the one thing from his youth that always kept a place on his resume. He later grew close to his stepfather, Fred Mickle.

After two years at the University of Toledo, Stan served in the Navy from 1964 to 1968 at NAS Whidbey Island, earning an AA degree from Skagit Valley College along the way. He later completed a BA degree in business administration at Western Washington University. In the Navy he met Gerald Noe, and in 1969 he joined Gerald at Wiztronics in Bellingham, a communications business serving two way radio tower sites. They remained partners and friends for sixty years.

In the late 1980s Stas met Carol. A friendship that formed on the dance floor soon blossomed into romance. Carol's daughter, Shirley, was a young adult when Stas came into their lives. The two formed a warm bond. When Elena was born, Stas became a proud and adoring father. Grandson Brett, Shirley's son, was also an integral part of the family.

A folk and contra dancer, Stas and family attended the Lady of the Lake Family Contra Dance Camp in Idaho for fourteen years. They all returned for its 25th anniversary.

Stan loved the outdoors. He cross country skied with the Nordic Ski Club. Fishing was a life long love that began at his mother's side. Each autumn he and Carol filled the Bellingham Wild Mushroom Show with their finds. He flew his Cessna 172, 51X, for business and pleasure, including short hops to Friday Harbor for ice cream, and relished long walks with the dogs.

Stas loved his big Polish family, who remain close to this day: his sister, Dolores, her husband, Jerome, their seven children, and their many descendants, all of whom lovingly called him “Uncle.”

Stan was a gentle man, stoic and caring, who put others first. All who crossed his path were blessed to know him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dolores Szczublewski.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Johnson Bronisz; daughters Shirley Johnson and Elena Bronisz (Charles Woodall); grandson Brett Prado; nephews Jay Szczublewski (Darlene), Jim Szczublewski (Terri), Dave Szczublewski (Brenda), and Robert Szczublewski; nieces Louise Stader (William), Joyce Purk (Ronald), and Sharon Cogan (Don); and numerous great and great grand nieces and nephews.

An open house luncheon celebrating Stan’s life will be held Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Squalicum Yacht Club, 2633 S. Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham. Stan’s final resting place is Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham.

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