Stan was born on January 2, 1938 in Underwood, MN to Albert and Britha (Foss) Skogen. He grew up in the Underwood area and graduated from the Agricultural High School in Morris, MN in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958 and spent time as a medic at a hospital in Germany. After returning home, he continued to work at the VA Hospital in Fargo eventually going to Bismarck, ND to continue his nursing training. He so enjoyed his work and continued his education in anesthesia at Grand Forks, ND. He worked in the medical field for 38 years, with a majority of his time spent in anesthesia at Dakota Hospital and the VA Hospital in Fargo. He retired in 1994.

He was married to Ardis Wagner on March 24, 1961. They made their home in Sabin, MN and Fargo, ND.

He is survived by his wife, Ardis; daughters, Julie and Linda; sister, Irene Lundby; brother-in-law, John (Vicki) Wagner; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Orris.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials in memory of Stan to either: Hospice of the Red River Valley or Homeward Animal Shelter.