Stuart was the son of Gordon and Martha Sewell. He was born December 1926 in Chicago, Illinois.

Stuart married Dorothy Stoops August 9, 1952 after serving in Italy during World War 2. He had a B.A. and an M.A. and was a teacher for many years at all levels of the education spectrum including as chair of humanities at Waubonsee Community College.

Stu was an excellent art teacher, kind, generous and funny. Students and colleagues, alike, loved him. He will be missed by many. -    Posted by: Carol J. Viola Apr 28, 2010

Stuart and Dorothy had three children - Kristin, Clay, and Meredith.

In 1968, Stuart was chosen as a judge for the "October Palette - Best of 1968" which was the blue ribbon winners from the Chicagoland art fairs all brought together for a special showing. He was a judge again in 1969.

Dorothy preceded Stuart in death. Stuart died on April 10, 2010 in Aurora, Illinois.