Stanton V. Uhlir, better known as "Beef" to his family and friends, was born September 3, 1932, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Clarence F. and Lulu A. (Mills) Uhlir.

He grew up in the Kadoka area and graduated from Kadoka High School in 1951.  He attended South Dakota State College in Brookings where he played football and basketball.  After graduating in 1956 he returned to the Kadoka area.

He served for over 29 years as the Jackson County Executive Director of the Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Service.

Stanton was united in marriage to Jeanne Miller on July 21, 1962, at Kadoka, South Dakota.

Beef was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Kadoka.  He also was an avid sports fan, including football, basketball and track.  He still holds the state record for the most points scored (50) in a Class B consolation games in the State Basketball Tournament.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Jeanne; one son, Bart Uhlir; one daughter, Beth Uhlir; one grandson, Luke Carlson; one brother, Clarence "C.D." Uhlir; all of Kadoka; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services
Thursday, October 4, 1990
10:30 a.m.
City Auditorium
Kadoka, South Dakota

Officiating
Reverend Gary McCubbin

Music
Jean Weller - Organist
Jill Eckert - Vocalist

Ushers
Roger Getz - Rusty Olney
Meade Olney - Mike Olney

Active Pallbearers
Zack Word - Steve Jeffords
Bud Olney - Russ Olney
Pete Blom - Merle Stilwell
Clair Harris - Jack Wilson

Honorary Pallbearers
All relatives and friends in attendance

Interment
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota