Stanley Albert Prokop
Stanley “Stan” Albert Prokop, 82, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
Stan was born June 17, 1942, in Detroit, to Rita and Stanley C. Prokop. His family also included two siblings — his younger sister, Sharon, and younger brother, Robert “Bob.”
Stan attended De La Salle Collegiate High School, where he excelled both academically and athletically. In high school and throughout his childhood, Stan made many close friends whom he cherished throughout his life. He went on to study at the University of Detroit and University of Michigan-Dearborn, graduating in the school’s inaugural class.
After completing a co-op with Ford Motor Co., Stan enrolled at Wayne State University Law School. Stan spent his distinguished career as an attorney at the Detroit office of Plunkett Cooney, where he also made several lifelong friends. Stan’s legal expertise was in the area of insurance law. He published and lectured on the topic. He was a mentor to many young attorneys, as well as head of the insurance law section of the firm. In 2019, he was honored as a 50-year member of the State Bar of Michigan.
In 1969, Stan married his dear Margaret Nowicki, and together they raised three children, Adam, Emily and Max. Stan was an avid golfer and music lover. He also had a deep appreciation for art and Detroit sports. He often could be found watching the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Lions and University of Michigan Wolverines. Margie and Stan traveled frequently, including many trips to England and Poland. As a couple, they spent many happy summers with family and friends at their former cottage in Port Austin.
Stan is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Margaret; their children, Adam, Emily and Max; four grandsons, Teddy, George Stanley, Gabriel and Elliott; son-in-law, Adam; and close-knit extended family, including nephew David Nowicki, with whom he was especially close.
Known for his warmth, generosity and great sense of humor, Stan remained young at heart throughout his life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Ambrose Parish in Grosse Pointe Park, where Margie and Stan were parishioners, 15020 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, stambrosechurch.net/donate; or the Elliott Deedler ECMO Scholar Fund at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, victors.us/elliottdeedlerfund.
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