Stanton Steuri

1931 -
2020
The Albany Herald
Inducted: 2021

Stanton P. Steuri, who in the 1950s was one of the youngest newspaper owners in Wisconsin, was born Aug. 18, 1931, in Monroe to Helen Elizabeth Silver and Peter F. Steuri. In about 1953, Stanton married his wife, Barbara. Together they had three children — Sally, Susan and Pete — as well as eight grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

In his 20s, Stanton was one of the youngest newspaper owners in Wisconsin. He ran The Albany Herald with his mother and wife until 1961, when the newspaper was sold and Stanton was called into active duty in the U.S. Army.

Upon his return from his military service, Stanton took a job with the The Monroe Times. He remained with the Times until 1975, serving in roles including production manager and acting editor. Stanton moved west after ending his newspaper career. He went on to work as a real estate agent and later became a Methodist pastor.

Stanton died Thursday, Nob. 26, 2020, in Salt Lake City. He was 89.

Stanton Steuri
Wisconsin Newspaper Association