David A. Staab

David Alan Staab, 43, of Bountiful, Utah passed away on April 5, 2025 in Paris, France.

He was born Sept 25, 1981, in Hays, Kansas to Dave Staab and Rebecca (Huser) Kahler.

He graduated from Bishop Carroll High School in 2000, and continued his education at Iowa State University, earning a degree in Engineering. He was a developer of Technology and a Facilitator of the Human Process.

His career accomplishments included: Psychological Trauma Coach and Leadership Coach, General Engineer for the United States Air Force, Software and Business Consultant, and Principal Developer for Staab Engineering.

David coached others in emotional intelligence, leadership, and trauma healing. He believed how we communicate, work, and live with one another is shaped by our personal psyches. David saw people for who they truly were, and met them with unwavering compassion. His authenticity and kindness exemplified his love of people, and left a lasting impression on those he touched.

David had many gifts. He loved music and sang in a choir, he created pottery, he danced with abandon, and he was an excellent cook. Art was one of the many ways he expressed himself. You could often find David outside, playing volleyball, snowboarding, hiking, or volunteering at a community garden.

David cared deeply for people. He dedicated much of his time to building community, whether it be through serving at a food bank, or engaging in insightful conversations with friends. Anyone who met him was moved by his gentleness and his great curiosity for life.

David is survived by his father, Dave L. Staab of Hays, Kansas; his mother, Rebecca J. Kahler and husband, JR, of Kansas City, Missouri; and his sister, Tamara L. Staab of Baltimore, Maryland.

David was preceded in death by his sister, Jessica Ann Staab, along with his grandparents: Bob & Alice (Windholz) Staab, and Julian & Norma (Gabel) Huser.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 13th and Ash, Hays, Kansas with Celebrant, Father Andy Hammeke.

The burial will be at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Hays, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, and from 9:00 to 9:45 A.M. Tuesday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

A rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: Comeau Catholic Campus Center in Hays, Kansas in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Condolences can be emailed to clineschapels@gmail.com or left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com