Charles Staats

Obituary of Charles Staats In loving memory of Charles H. Staats who blessed us on February 15, 1922 and left us on March 15, 2011. Son of the late Charles P. Staats and Marie Spindler. To the most loving, kind, dignified husband, father and step father that I had the good fortune to be married to for 38 wonderful years. Charlie you are the love of my life and I will miss you and hold you in my heart forever. Till we meet again my love. Charles served in the United States Marine Corps and was wounded while serving in WWII. He received an honorable discharge in 1945. After serving his country, Charles enjoyed a 36 year career with Central Hudson Gas & Electric. Charles was an avid member of the community. He became a member of the VFW Post 8645, New Paltz, NY in 1949, Past Commander in 1952, life member in 1977, and treasurer for more than 25 years. Charles became a member of the Adonai Masonic Lodge 718, Highland, NY in 1966, holding several offices including Past Master. He also was a former Deacon of the Dutch Reform Church of New Paltz, NY and former member of the New Paltz Volunteer Fire Department. After living most of his early years in New Paltz, Charles moved to Florida in 1999. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Joan H. Staats of Bushnell, FL; sister, Betty Krajicek of New Paltz, NY; daughter, Nancy Hudler of Mt. Tremper, NY; son, David Staats of Yuma, AZ; step-sons, Michael Ross of Bushnell, FL, Brian Ross of Belleview, FL; grandchildren, Danielle Hudler of Gilboa, NY, Jeremy Hudler of Mt. Tremper, NY, Cody, Sierra, Corrie, and Pason Staats of Yuma, AZ, Jonathan Ross of Belleview, FL and Jennifer Ross of Tampa, FL. Charles shall never be forgotten and will always be loved by us all. Services Graveside services will be held on March 30, 2011 at 1100 hours at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Presiding over the service, the chaplain and Honor Guard from VFW Post 4337, Inverness, FL which his wife Joan H. Staats is a life time member. There will be a celebration of Charles' life following the graveside service at his home in Bushnell, FL. An additional service will be held at the New Paltz Rural Cemetery at a future date to be determined. Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a donation in memory of Charles H. Staats can do so to Lane Purcell Hospice House, 2452 CR 526 E., Sumterville, FL 33585, VFW Post 8645, New Paltz, NY or Adonai Masonic Lodge 718, Highland, NY.