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1959
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2025
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Thomas Staack Obituary
Per his wishes, Thomas donated his body to science and was enrolled in the gift of body program at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.
A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.
Thomas was born November 2, 1959 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of the late Earl Reinhardt and Laureda Ann (Meyer) Staack. His wife Susan Yackle survives of the home.
Other survivors include, Son, Wesley Michael Staack of Olean; Siblings: Nancy (Staack) Muir of Independence Iowa, Diana DeVans (Greg) of Bellevue, Iowa, and Byron Staack of Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Along with his parents; a brother, Mitchell Staack; and one nephew, Erik Earl Stoppel preceded him in death.
Thomas was a member of the Catholic faith.
Memorials in his name are suggested In Care of the Family at P.O. Box 5 Eldon, MO 65026.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon.
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Cathy Conklin
April 30, 2025
To Tom´s family, my deepest condolences to you all. Sending thoughts and prayers!
Mickey Gallup Ficken
April 29, 2025
sending our sympathy to his family and friends. from Mic and Gene Ficken
Connie (Erdman) Nicholls
April 29, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts to the family. Tom was a Very Nice and kind man. It was a joy growing up with him and he will be truly missed!!
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