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Gary Staples

October 22, 1939 — July 8, 2025

Gary Lee Staples, 85, Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on July 8, 2025.

Gary was born to Dorothy and Edwin Staples on October 22, 1939, in Burlington Junction, Mo.

Gary graduated from Maryville, Mo. R-II High School and retired from Peru State College.

Gary was an avid pool player, fisherman, and hunter. Gary also loved spending time putting together jigsaw puzzles. Gary’s biggest love though, was for his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He absolutely loved spending time with them, as well as watching and hearing about their many activities.

Gary was preceded in death by his mother and father, and brothers Ed and Dave.

Gary is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Jennifer (Pete) Hall, sons Jeff Staples, Bret Deardorff, Bart Deardorff, and Brad (Sarah) Deardorff. He is also survived by grandchildren Amber (Chris) Latta, Alicia (Dylan) Hurst, Danan (Erin) Hall, Brock Deardorff, Brody Deardorff, Brennan Deardorff, Kaleb Deardorff, Oliver Deardorff, Harris Deardorff and great-grandchildren Clara Latta, Eleanor Latta, Hayden Latta, Waylon Hall, and Ollie Jean Hall.

Graveside services will be held at a later date.

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