Stanley Dunham was an American businessman and the maternal grandfather of former President Barack Obama. Born on March 23, 1925, in Kansas, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he worked in various retail businesses and eventually became a successful furniture salesman. Dunham married Madelyn Payne in 1949, and they had one daughter, Ann Dunham, who later became an anthropologist. Stanley was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to his family, playing a significant role in the upbringing of his granddaughter, Obama, during his formative years.