Kazimieras Stankevičius, a master of artistic car polishing, who lived in Ramučiai, was famous in the world. in 2020 He was declared the Person of the Year at the Mobile Tech Expo, an international car art comparison exhibition held in Orlando (USA), and for the production of unique tools, the Lithuanian was exceptionally awarded a special certificate, traditionally given only to citizens of the USA and Canada.
K. Stankevičius founded the “Stanliner” company, which is the subject of legends all over the world. The master straightened the car bodies delicately and artistically, without damaging the original paint layer.
Students from Japan, Canada, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Russia, and the Republic of South Africa used to come to Ramučius. After completing practice and passing exams at the training center established here, they received a certificate confirming that they are top-class specialists.
The tools created by K.Stankevičius are also highly valued all over the world. The goldsmith from Ramučiai has created more than one and a half hundred of such tools. The master created them even when he was seriously ill.
In 2018, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in the USA. This prize is considered the highest recognition of professional activity in the world.
“Unexpected news arrived this morning about the death of Kazimieros Stankevičius Kaz, the founder of the Stanliner company, which operates in Ramučiai.
This man’s life was like the flash of a comet. With a sensitive nature and incredible diligence, Kazimieras started his activities back in the Soviet era, later he founded the company “Stanliner”, about which legends have spread all over the world,” reads the condolences of Kaunas district mayor Valerijaus Makūnas.
“Kazimir was not only a unique Master, but also a Man who left a deep mark on the community. In 2019, he was awarded the Medal of Honor of the Kaunas District Municipality for his merits.
Due to the loss, I sincerely sympathize with the family of Kazimieros Stankevičius, numerous students and everyone who knew this unique personality”, writes the mayor of Kaunas district.
Where can you say goodbye?
Farewell will be held at the “Rimtis” funeral home (Kaunas, A.Juozapavičiaus pr. 1, in the “Rimties” hall):
*September 18 from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.
*September 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
See off on Thursday at 2 p.m. to the Karmėlava cemetery.
St. Mass will be offered on September 19. 9 o’clock Panemune church.
Relatives ask to honor the memory of the deceased with one flower.
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2024-09-20 06:24:10
