Stanley M. Bonacker, 84, of Cedar Hill died Nov. 9, 2020, at his home. Mr. Bonacker was a progressive farmer and raised Charolais cattle, row cropped and owned and operated Windy Hill Charolais Farms, Windy Hill Farm Supply and Arrowhead Sales Facility, all in Cedar Hill. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, and he was a member of St. Martin’s United Church of Christ in Dittmer. Born April 28, 1936, in House Springs, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Matilda (Ficken) Bonacker.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Mary J. (Tripoli) Bonacker of Cedar Hill; three children: Jeff (Karen) Bonacker of Cedar Hill, David (Annette) Bonacker of Cedar Hill and Marsha (Joey) Patrickus of Camdenton; a sister: Loretta Boemler of St. Louis; a brother: Donald Bonacker of Rogersville; seven grandchildren: Ryan (Megan), Kristi, Daniel (Alexis), Dylan, Rachael, Michele and LuAnn; and two great-grandchildren: Barrett and Rhett.
He also was preceded in death by a brother: Alvin Bonacker.
His body was donated to science. A memorial gathering will be held at 1 p.m., with a prayer service at 3 p.m., Sunday (Nov. 22) at Arrowhead Sales Facility, 8333 Hwy. B, in Cedar Hill. Food will be provided. Guidelines for social distancing and mask-wearing will be followed. Memorials may be made to St. Martin’s United Church of Christ in Dittmer or a charity of your choice.