Marion F. Staab

Marion F. Staab, 85, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Via Christi Village in Hays. He was born September 17, 1929 in Catharine, Kansas to Albert and Cherubim (Giebler) Staab. He married Patricia Giebler Leikam on May 10, 1969.

He was a farmer all his life and also worked in the oil fields in his younger years. He was recognized with a number conservation awards for his farming practices and built a seasonal seedcleaning business. Over the years he was well known for his German butchering and 'bratwurst'. He loved singing in the St. Catherine Church choir.

Survivors include his wife Patricia of the home, a son, Aaron Staab of Catharine, a step-daughter, Deborah (Leikam) Letourneau and husband Don of Portland, Oregon, step-sons Steve Leikam and wife Suzanne of Hays and Mike Leikam and wife Angela of Overland Park. Four sisters, Mary Lang of Hays, Irma Staab of Catharine, Patty Staab of Russell, and Rose Ann Seader of Louisville, Colorado. One grandchild, Makenzie Staab, six step-grandchildren, Matthew Leikam, Brianna (Letourneau) McCoy, Connor Letourneau, Alexis Leikam, Jacob Leikam and Corey Breit.

He was preceded in death by this parents, three brothers, Elmer Staab, Roland Staab and Irwin Staab, and one sister, Arlene Clyncke.

Funeral Mass will be 10 AM Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine. Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery, Catharine.

Visitation will be Monday 5 PM - 8 PM with a parish vigil service at 7 PM at Brock's-KeithleyFuneral Chapel & Crematory 2509 Vine, Hays.

Memorials are suggested to Thomas More Prep-Marian, St. Catherine Catholic Church or for Masses.











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