William (Bill) Joseph Staas

William (Bill) Joseph Staas, of Republic passed away at the Missouri Veterans home in Mt. Vernon on Aug. 4, 2022.
He was born to James and Francis Staas in Wishart, on April 3, 1937.
He was preceded in death by both parents, sisters Mary, Virginia, Betty, Judy, Linda and brother Roy. His wife and mother of his children Lucille (Graves) Staas also precede him in death.
He is survived by sisters Ruth, Jean, Dorothy Sue and Debby (Bob). Longtime companion Dina. His children Doug, Denise and Ron (Terry); four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
He served 23 years of Air Force service and his continued Air Force service as a federal employee. The Air Force career allowed him and Lucille to live all over the world with their family.
Visitation was at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic at 11 a.m. Aug. 8, 2022, with a service following at 11:30 a.m.
Graveside services with full military honors were at 11 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2022, at Knob Noster, Missouri cemetery.