Stanley Keith O’Brien, Jr.

Stanley Keith O’Brien Jr., 67, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, August 12, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Douglas Daro officiating. Burial was at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home and Cremation Center is serving the family.

Stanley was born May 28, 1954, in Grand Island, to Stanley Keith, Sr. and Donnie Irene (Dubbs) O’Brien. He graduated from Wood River High School in 1972 and Central Community College. Stanley married Linda K. Denzin on May 23, 1983.

Stanley lived in Lincoln where he started working as a paramedic, moved to Morris, Illinois, York, Pennsylvania, and then to Hastings where he made his home and continued to work as a paramedic for 25 years, then worked as a corrections officer for 13 years until his retirement. He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church for 35 years. Stanley volunteered as Santa since 1982, going to many daycares and homes of friends and family. He enjoyed spending his time doing photography and painting.

Survivors include his wife, Linda O’Brien, of Hastings; children and spouses, James “J.P.” O’Brien, of New York City, New York, Andrew and Teresa O’Brien, of Hartington, Erik and Megan O’Brien, of Kearney, Emily O’Brien and Ryan Truax, of Alvo, and Timothy O’Brien, of Kearney; grandchildren, Jack O’Brien, Emerson O’Brien, and Finley O’Brien; siblings, Cathy Porter, Debra O’Brien, and Susan Sweet; cousin, Will Thiel; and numerous other family members, cousins, and friends.

Stanley was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Stanna O’Brien; and nephew, Keith Porter.