Stanley J. Lato (November 2, 1924 – April 10, 2002) was an American dairy farmer and politician. Lato was born on November 2, 1924 in Thorp, Wisconsin. He graduated from Thorp High School. During World War II, Lato served in the United States Navy. Lato owned a dairy farm near Gilman WI. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as the Knights of Columbus. Lato died on April 10, 2002 in Stanley, Wisconsin.