Richard R. "Rick" Staley

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Staley. He was my 6th grade teacher and I have such fond memories of him and his class. My deepest sympathy to his family. God Bless all of you during this time of loss

Carol,
We were very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I bet he and dad (George) are planting tomatoes and watching the Indians. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy & Joe Erlewine and Norma Daugherty

Dear Carol and family. We are so very sorry and shocked to hear of Ricks passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Carol and girls, Chantel and I are so sorry for your loss. I can only pray that the grief isn't more than you can bear. Thinking of you all.

Carol, Stephanie and Bethanie,
I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

I remember Coach Staley as being a very fiery coach. He was my favorite coach... At any level. But he was even more a developer of people. When you have something special, sometimes you don't realize it, until you can no longer touch it. I am so thankful to not only have had the opportunity to play and know Coach Staley, but to also recently tell him how special he was to me, and countless others.

He was the best. My sincerest condolences to Carol and family.

My sister-in-law called me to let me know that Mr. Staley had passed. She wanted me to know cause she remembered me telling her once that he was my favorite teacher!

Mr. Staley was my 6th grade teacher at Dover Avenue Elementary(1976/1977)and he was, by far, my favorite teacher. He would have classroom contests and games which made learning the material fun. I recall fainting in class while giving a presentation on The Netherlands and I remember doing an awesome Science Project...

Dear Carol and family,
I am sorry about Rick's illness and passing. Sorry I did not get to calling hours. You have my sympathy!
Blessings and peace!

I have many fond memories of "Mr. Staley".
I remember talking to him as a young elementary student when walking home from Dover Avenue, of course that is back when he lived in the hood on Chestnut St. I remember him as one of Dover's football coaches when I played football. I remember him as the girls track coach when I ran for the boys team and then as the track coach when I worked at those Tornado Relays. Most of all I remember his smile & laugh when he was telling me one of his...