NICK STAYANOFF, 85, of Fort Wayne, went home to be with Jesus on March, 11, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital. Nick was born on Jan. 21, 1929, at Lutheran Hospital. He graduated from Elmhurst High School. He married Jean Ann Fairfield on June 16, 1956. Her parents were Warren and Josephine Fairfield. Nick served in the United States Army. Returning from the army, he worked at Dana and farmed. Nick established and operated Nick Stayanoff Real Estate Services in 1967 which provided residential appraisal, auction and brokerage services. During the height of his career, he maintained offices in Fort Wayne, Huntington and Hartford City. Nick was a 40 year member of the Upstate Alliance of Realtors, as well as a member of the Farm Land Broker Institute. During his career, he received numerous awards in the industry including Farm Land Broker of the Year, and held various offices on the board of Realtors. Nick Stayanoff Appraisers will continue to operate. Nick loved being surrounded by his family and friends. He loved his Macedonian heritage. He was an avid gardener and prized his Macedonian heirloom peppers which were proven winners as Indiana State Fair Grand Champions. Nick enjoyed traveling, entertaining, perfecting his coney dog recipe, cooking and canning, history and aviation. He owned a plane and flew as a young man. Hallmarks of his personality were his natural charisma for life, physical and mental strength, positive "can-do" attitude and supervisory skills. Nick is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Ann Stayanoff of Fort Wayne; children, Theresa (Kenny) Liggett of Churubusco, Nick (Shirley) Stayanoff III of Belton, S.C., Linda (Tom) Hotz of Noblesville, Barbara (Sam) Klemm of Fort Wayne, and Mary Beth (Kevin) Kohart of Indianapolis; six grandchildren, Carl (Christy) Liggett of Churubusco, Luke Liggett of Westminster, Colo., Paul Liggett of Churubusco, Reid Stayanoff and Kendall Stayanoff, both of Belton, S.C., Michael (Kaitlyn) Hotz of Marion, Ashley Hotz of Noblesville, and Ben Kohart of Indianapolis; and three great-grandchildren. Surviving are his siblings, Christine Peterson of St. Petersburg, Fla., Helen Abshire of Kaplan, La. and Chris Stayanoff of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by parents, Nick and Vasilca Stayanoff; and siblings, Jack Stayanoff, Ann McNamara, Elizabeth Oven, and Mary Donawitch. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Kleahn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with calling one hour prior. Viewing also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial to immediately follow service in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorial funds shall be to Harvest Fellowship Church, Leo, Ind; St. Mary's Food Kitchen; or Shepherd's House for homeless veterans.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thomas an Juanita Simpson
March 19, 2014
you know that he will be missed There was no one like Nick. I am sorry I missed his viewing. Just learned today when the funeral was. Know that we are always here for you. I will miss nick and all of you. I am thankful for knowing all of you. You are good people. and I pray His peace and comfort for the days ahead. Nick has left a legacy of love, faith, and laughter. You are all in my prayers daily.
carol briggs
March 18, 2014
Jean & family, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Nick. He was one of my favorite clients, and a good friend. He has a special place in my heart. The only client to bring me a bouquet of zinnias in full bloom! May you find comfort knowing Nick has went home where he will no longer suffer. Blessings, June
June Ball
March 17, 2014
Jean & family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will always remember our square dancing days with the two of you. You were such a fun couple. God bless you. John and Rosalie Waldon
March 15, 2014
Your loss is surely gods gain, I truly embrace big daddy's memories stay strong nicko , we love you brother. Your brother bill Simpson.
Billy Simpson
March 15, 2014
Nick and Jean have been like grandparents to me and I appreciate working for Nick and all he taught me in cooking, gardening and much more. I am grateful my husband Chris was able to meet both him last year. I am blessed to have known Nick since I was a little girl and to have been apart of Nick Stayanoff's appraiser's as an adult.
Laura Magana
March 15, 2014
I am sorry for your loss.
David Stastny
March 14, 2014
To the Stayanoff family I am so sorry to hear about Nick passing . I just wanted to say what a great man he was and taught me how to be a bigger person and to put things in the past . He had me and my daughter Amanda out to his home to show off his peppers that was the nicest visit I have had at any ones home . God bless you I am glad I knew him Steve Dean
steve dean
March 14, 2014
By reading the excellent obituary above, it is clear that Mr. Stayanoff lived a full and fruiful life and was dedicated to his family. Condolences and blessings to the the entire Stayanoff family.
Jeff & Diann Luebker
March 14, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts a prayers.
Kathryn Filbey @CBRE
March 14, 2014
Dear Jean, we both lost our men how. We must do the best we can. They had a lot of good times. I send my prayers to you. May the days ahead take your memories to the best times of your life together.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I was very blessed to be able to work for Nick. He was like a second grandpa to me since I had known him all my life. I will miss him.
Janette Murphy
March 13, 2014
To the Stayanpff family . So sorry for you loss Nick was a good friend to my Dad Harlan Bowman they will now beable to sit in heaven and talk about all the good times they shared here on earth. May God give you Peace in this time of sorrow.
March 13, 2014
To the Stayanpff family . So sorry for you loss Nick was a good friend to my Dad Harlan Bowman they will now beable to sit in heaven and talk about all the good times they shared here on earth. May God give you Peace in this time of sorrow.
Rita Odquist(Bowman)
March 13, 2014
Theresa and Kenny and Family,
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace. Strength comes through faith, family and friends.
Harry and Peggy Draper
Harry & Peggy Draper
March 13, 2014
Praying for your family . . . that He would comfort your heart
Barb Cox
March 13, 2014
To the whole Stayanoff Family, so sorry for your loss. Thank you for the all the pictures of his life, what a story! May you all feel the Love and happy thoughts of his blessings! Peace to you all, Sheryl
Sheryl Weachock(Dirr)
March 13, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of Nick's passing. Coming to visit with you was always a guarantee of a fun day! Our prayers of strength and love will be flowing to you all during these next sad days. I enjoyed seeing the pictures posted here so much! As sad as these occasions are, it's a blessing to be able to look back fondly on the past. With our sincere sympathy, Carol Gibbs and Dorothy Kehr
Carol Gibbs
March 13, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. I learned quite a lot from Mr. staynoff and have some fun memories working for him in his garden and other projects. It was like having a second family.
Sarah Murphy
March 13, 2014
I will miss Nicks laugh when telling about an old story. You just don't find businessmen like Nick anymore.
Jody Holloway
March 13, 2014
Nick, I will miss you but I look forward to seeing you again at the great hotdog stand in the sky!
Jean and family, my deepest sympathies to you all. Nick was a wonderful friend to me when I needed one and I will miss him.
Spaghetti Bob
Bob Michelini
March 13, 2014
Nick and Jean, and the whole Stayanoff family have been a tremendous blessing to our family over the 25 years I have worked for Nick Stayanoff Appraisers. We take comfort to know that Nick is with his Savior now and is enjoying His presence.
Mark & Carol Murphy
March 13, 2014
Jean and family you I am sorry to hear of Nick passing. Nick was a Good Friend, Mentor and Boss that I will always be grateful for. He is re-joying in Heaven.
Larry & Edie Martin
March 13, 2014
RIP Nick! I have many fond memories at auctions, on the farm and at the lake with Nick and his family. Thank you Nick for all the hard work you put in so the rest of us could enjoy! You were an inspiration and joy right up to the last time I visited and you held my hand saying uplifting words!
Heaven has gained another angel!
Ann Kleinrichert
March 13, 2014
I always enjoyed my time around Stan. He always had something interesting to say.
John Kennedy
March 13, 2014
Nick was always a friend and a mentor. As a young woman of 21 he introduced me to the real estate business and later assisted me in learning to appraise. I have known and admired him since 1974. I will miss him.
Henerietta Fraysier
March 13, 2014
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