Gerald Roy Staffen's Obituary
Lakeview-Gerald Roy Staffen, age 84, of Lakeview passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Spectrum Health Kelsey Rehab and Nursing Center in Lakeview. He was born on October 26, 1935 in Morley to Raymond and Dora (Beorma) Staffen. Gerald lived in Hinton Township his whole life, and attended Lakeview Community Schools. He was employed by Knape and Vogt in Grand Rapids in the press set up department for over 41 years, retiring in 1998. Gerald and June Cole were married on May 25, 1956 in Lakeview. He was a kind hearted man that loved his family, laughter, and being a joker. He could be found pulling pranks with the staff at Kelsey RNC right to the very end. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, being outdoors, working on their farm, antique tractors and tractor shows, especially time spent at the Buckley Old Engine Show. He was a member of the Greasy Fingers Tractor Club in Stanwood. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Gerald is survived by his son, Robert (Dawn) Staffen of Lakeview; daughter, Cindy (Rod) Wood of Lakeview; grandchildren, Danielle (Matthew) Doerr, Andy (April) Staffen, Justin (Kate) Newsome, Rodney (Tara) Wood, Casey Schultz; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Carl (Sue) Staffen of Morley; sister-in-law, Mary Cole of West Branch; special fur baby and faithful friend, Cassie, aka Cathy; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 52 years, June; parents, Raymond and Dora; and siblings, Albert, Hugo, Nancy and Edna.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Brigham Funeral Chapel in Lakeview. Interment will follow at Hinton Township Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 4:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28 at the funeral chapel.
Those wishing to contribute in Gerald's memory are asked to consider the Kelsey Rehab and Nursing Activities Fund.
Condolences to the family may be made by utilizing the guestbook at www.brighamfuneralchapel.com
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