Rick A. Stanton, 55, died July 9, 2010, at his home in Claflin, Kansas. He was born February 10, 1955, at Clarinda, Iowa, the son of Walter G. and Evelyn (Hargis) Stanton. He married Deb Lanning March 19, 1983 at Glenwood, Iowa. He was a coach for USD 354, Claflin, and worked for Kaiser Trash Service. Mr. Stanton was a Claflin, Kansas, resident since 1999, coming from Great Bend, Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Deb Stanton, of the home; parents, Walter G. and Evelyn Stanton, College Springs, Iowa; three sons: Ty Stanton of Savannah, Missouri; Cody Stanton of Savannah; and Dillon Stanton of Glenwood, Iowa; two daughters: Star Stanton of Wichita, Kansas; and Tia Stanton of the home; one sister: Cindy Stanton McConohay, Glenwood, Iowa; four brothers: Denny Stanton of Clarinda, Iowa; Jerry Stanton of Clarinda; Terry Stanton of Shenendoah, Iowa; and Tim Stanton of Glenwood; five grandchildren: Jordan Stanton, Carli Stanton, Jadon Stanton, Myles Stanton and McKenzie Stanton. Memorial Service will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home with the Reverend John Grummon officiating. There will be a private family inurnment. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials have been established with Kans for Kids, in care of the funeral home.