Terry Staab

Obituary



Terrence "Terry" Staab of Hays, Kansas passed away on September 18, 2020. Terry was born February 2, 1945 in Hays to Joseph and Rose Staab.

Terry was the youngest of 3 children. As a child, Terry loved to be outdoors, and always invented his own little toys, and ways to play. His spirit of invention started early in life. Terry always enjoyed playing "War" with the neighborhood kids. He then attended school at St. Josephs Military Academy in Hays KS. There he flourished as an athlete, and lettered in basketball, track, and football.

Terry married Betty Staab of Hays, KS in 1965. They loved traveling together, and having get togethers with friends and family. Together they had 4 children, and eventually made Wichita their home. Although Terry and Betty divorced after 25 years of marriage, they still remained very close.Terry worked at quite a few jobs in his life, but his most notable was for Moore Business Forms in Wichita. There, Terry became nationally recognized as their top salesman. He then transferred his family to the Dallas area with Moore in 1979. He eventually left his sales job, and worked with other different companies over the years. He was somewhat of an entrepreneur, and was always thinking of new things to do. Terry was especially resourceful, and never let an opportunity go by. He always adapted easily to change, and reinvented himself. He eventually landed in San Diego, and managed a restaurant for a number of years. One of his last jobs, was with a company that he started himself. Terry opened a residential treatment center for teens on the beaches of Mexico, along with his son Eric. His son Neal eventually joined as well. It was very successful during the years that it was open.

Terry has always been known as the life of the party. He loved joking around, performing magic tricks under the name Billy the Lizard, and cooking big meals for family, and friends. Wherever his life took him, one thing remained the samehis heart. He had a heart of gold, and loved giving gifts. He put so much love into his gift wrapping, and holiday decorating. Terry loved all of the holidays, and made sure that they were always very special. He was ALWAYS in the kitchen, and prided himself in serving up anything he thought of. He was an expert chef in everyones eyes. Terry was very proud of his German heritage, and always incorporated German foods when he could. Terry was loved by everyone he met, and will always be remembered for his witty spirit, and love for his family and friends. When his grandchildren were asked for a few words to describe him, they said crafty, generous, giving, caring, and funny.

Terry is survived by his 4 children, Lisa Staab of Hays, KS, Eric Staab of Arlington, TX, Mark Staab of Hays, KS, and Neal Staab and wife Melissa of Coppell, TX. Terry was loved by his 8 grandchildren, Ryan, Jacob, Landon, Madison, Reagan, Andrew, James, and Emery. Siblings Nancy Schmidtberger and husband Marvin Schmidtberger of Pratt, KS, and Grace McGinnis of Hays, KS. Terry was blessed by, and loved his numerous nieces ,nephews, and cousins. Terry had multiple lifelong friends that were always by his side. Former spouse and mother of his children Betty Staab, and former spouse of Mark Staab, Cathy Klimka Staab.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rose Staab, and his brother-in-law Darrell McGinnis.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Hays, KS.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 29th, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM with a combined rosary and parish vigil service at 7:00 PM at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 215 West 13th Street Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Salvation Army in Hays.

Due to Covid19, if you have a cough, fever, or are not feeling well, please send your condolences through the online guestbook. Social distancing, and masks will be required at the visitation, and mass on Wednesday.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

















Services







Visitation Tuesday

September 29, 2020

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

St. Joseph Catholic Church

210 W. 13th

Hays, Kansas 67601









Combined rosary and vigil service Tuesday

September 29, 2020

7:00 PM

St. Joseph Catholic Church

210 W. 13th

Hays, Kansas 67601









Funeral Mass Wednesday

September 30, 2020

10:00 AM

St. Joseph Catholic Church

210 W. 13th

Hays, Kansas 67601