international travel was one of Stanley's hobbies. He was a favorite speaker at international turfgrass conferences. His love for the finer things in life made it easy for him to make friends all over the world.
Stanley married Martha (Lackett) Zontek. They had one son Christopher Ryan Zontek 10/26/1976- 01/22/2004. Stanley Has Three sisters, Two nieces, and one nephew. Two great nieces and four great nephews on his maternal side.
born Kimberly Dawn Hightower. Married Gary A Saddler. Brother Ronald Hightower Stites. I have three children and Ronnie has three children. Father Ronald R Hightower and mom Sandra Zontek. Maternal grandparents Lora Monti Zontek and Stanley Zontek. Lora parents Alexander and Clementina Bianchetto Monti. Paternal grandparents Richard Hightower and Joyce Gilgert. Joyce parents Crystal and John Gilgert.