Duane A. Staab, a resident of Kersey, Colorado, formerly of Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on May 5th, 2024.
He was born on December 8th, 1955, in Hays, Kansas, to Alfred and Rosie(Kreutzer) Staab.
On September 12th, 1981, he married the love of his life, Jolene(Hageman) Staab.
Together they were blessed with four children: Susanna, Jessica, Jonathan, and Kimberly.
Alongside his family, he ran the Ellis County Ambulance Service for 20 years. In 1994, Duane and his family relocated to Kersey, Colorado, where he devoted nearly three decades of his life to serving as an ICU nurse.
A devout Catholic, Duane was a cherished member of the St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Greeley, Colorado.
In his spare time, Duane enjoyed indulging in intellectual pursuits, particularly listening to political radio shows and engaging in spirited debates.
Duane will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Duane is survived by his wife, Jolene Staab(Kersey, CO); three daughters, Susanna, Jessica, Kimberly Staab(Kersey, CO); son, Jonathan Staab(Cheyenne, WY); grand-daughter, Izzy Staab(Cheyenne, WY); brothers, Alfred(Susan) Staab Jr.(Westminster, CO), Jeffrey(Michele) Staab(Clovis, CA) and sister, Karen Priefert(Littleton, CO).
Duane is preceded in death by his parents.
A mass and burial will be held at St. Catherine Parish in Catharine, Kansas at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Catherine Parish in Catharine, KS.