Stanley Lee Dahmer , age 70, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 26, 1953, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Joe Veston and Velma Catherine (Hedrick) Dahmer. On October 1, 1977, Stanley married his wife of 45 years, Margaret Jane (Waggy) Dahmer, who survives in Franklin.

Mr. Dahmer was a 1971 graduate of Franklin High School and he retired from Vepco in Bath County, VA, as a computer operator. He was a member of the Franklin Presbyterian Church, Pendleton Lodge #144 AF&AM, and a former member and Governor of the Franklin Moose Lodge #769.

In addition to his wife, Stanley leaves behind to cherish his memory: 2 daughters, Vicky Champ (Adam) of Franklin, WV, Tammy Hess (Stanley) of Tennessee; 2 sons, Eli Dahmer (Sheena) of Upper Tract, WV, and Joeseph Dahmer (Wendy) of Broadway, VA; 2 sisters, Catherine "Cathy" Dowdy (Earl) and Patricia "Patty" Simmons (David) all of Franklin, WV; 5 grandchildren, Eulaila Dahmer, Deona "Emmy" Champ Mullens, Daniel Champ, Clayton Dahmer, Fallon Fox; and 1 great-grandchild, Lacey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Nathan Hess, Jr.

Mr. Dahmer's family will receive friends on Friday, May 12, 2023, 5-7 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Deborah Beam officiating and with Military Honors conducted by The US Air Force. Inurnment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery at a later date with Masonic Services conducted by Pendleton Lodge #144 AF&AM. Memorials may be made to any Pendleton County Volunteer Fire Department or Rescue Squad. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.