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William Staffelbach Obituary
William Henry Staffelbach
He was born in San Jose, CA, June 29, 1942. He graduated from Woodland High School, Class of I960, and later graduated from San Jose State. He was a teacher, mechanic, truck driver and businessman.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Doug
and daughter-in-law Katie Connelly; grandson, Sean; brothers, Geoff and Greg; and sister, Heidi Geroux. He was predeceased by sisters, Judy and Nancy; and step-daughters, Christina Collette, Coleen Howell, Michelle Frandsen and Danya Irvine. He had many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren including Barrett Frandsen and Liam Howell.
Wil was a man-about-town and often seen driving his 1931 Model A Cabriolet or walking. He was engaging and had many friends. He was a volunteer in the community and member of the Model A Club. He was looked up to by his friends and family and was always there with a helping hand. He was a giver of quiet unselfish things. We are all better for having known him.
His favorite place was Blaney Meadows in the southern Sierras near Auberry. He enjoyed being involved with the family business "Road Scholars."
Donations to your favorite charity are welcome. A life celebration will be announced at a later time.
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Steve Romkee
March 11, 2022
My condolences to the family, especially to his son Doug. I grew up living across the street from Wil, I remember his garage and the car that he was slowly restoring, perhaps his Model A. Wil was always tinkering in his garage, always willing to help others, lend a hand with his neighbors and loan a dump truck he briefly owned. I also remember when his son Doug was born. Doug, I'm sure that your dad is looking down from heaven on you and is proud of the young man you have become, I know I am! May you and the rest of the family find comfort and peace in the many happy precious memories you have of wil, my heart felt condolences to each and every one of you.
Larry Robbins
December 3, 2019
I was so lucky to have met Will, and thankful that I could visit with him even for a brief time before his passing. I was able to feel his acknowledgement of my presence when he gently squeezed my hand, and managed a smile when I mentioned that I should return with my guitar so we could sing some "Red Sovine" country standards. It was my extreme pleasure to meet Will on the "Road of Happy Destiny"
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