Stanley Gene Gulick, 67 years old of St. Charles, Missouri unexpectedly passed away on the early morning hours of July 5, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a difficult and short term battle with cancer.

Stan was born on March 1, 1955 to Laddy and Anne Gulick in Wichita, Kansas. After graduating from High School, Stan went onto Junior college and achieved some additional college credits at Missouri State University (MSU) and University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL). Stan also received additional certifications and training to work with both children and adults with disabilities. He volunteered and worked at Special Olympics, Judevine Center for Autism, The Developmental Center (St. Louis) and Wentzville School District (WSD).

Stan was not only passionate about helping people with disabilities but he also loved the art of puppetry. He occasionally combined both his passions and would entertain children with and without disabilities on his WSD school bus and; WSD’s Early Childhood Center. Stan founded Peppy Puppet Troupe with his wife and business/puppeteer partner Michelle in 2009. Since then, they have performed for thousands of children and adults at libraries, schools, daycares, early childhood centers, fairs, community centers and other events. Over the last few years, Peppy Puppet Troupe has expanded to include other family members (Andrew, Amber and Maureen) too. Michelle is continuing to perform with family members and dedicating shows to ‘Stan the Puppet Man.’

Stan was predeceased by his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and Karen (great grand child). Stan is survived by Michelle (wife), Steven and Belita, Dustin, Kyle Brandon (sons and daughter-in-law), Andrew and Amber (step children), Diane, Randy (siblings), Jeff and Patti (cousins), Terry and Michael, (relatives), Gage, Isaiah, Alexis, Caleb, Kendall, Frankie, Ryanne, Kentin, Coy (grand children), Valerie (great grandchild), Jerry & Angie, Michael, Lisa and Brice (nephews & nieces), Rob, Jane (close family friends) along with many relatives from Michelle’s extended family, Stan’s extended family and many many friends.

Services will be held at St. Louis Cremation, 2135 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11 AM- 2 PM.
A ‘celebration of life’ service will be conducted from 1 PM to 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Stan’s ‘go fund me’ to assist his family with outstanding medical and other expenses.