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Nicholas STAPLES Obituary

Age 33 Died suddenly of natural causes at his home on Thursday, October 17, 2013. Nick, originally from Worthington, MN and his wife of 3 years, Greda, lived in Hammond, WI. Nick worked for the Canadian Pacific Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Greda, his father and mother, Ray and Barb Staples of Worthington, MN, brother Mitchell, (wife Allie) and niece Brenna, of Sioux Falls, SD and sister Meghan (husband Kurtis Lane) of Sioux Falls, SD, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Beverly Fenske and paternal grandparents, Gary and Mary Staples. Family and friends are invited for a visitation on Monday, October 21 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Benson Funeral Home, Worthington, MN and a Christian burial service at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 22, also in Worthington. Memorials preferred to the family. Nick enjoyed cooking and spending time with his friends and family. He will always be remembered for his wit and good nature and also as Tiny Bubba J from his wrestling days. We love you Nick!

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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 20, 2013.

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November 1, 2013

Greda,
Lynette and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie Washick, Lynette Givens CPR CMC

Roy Palmer

October 30, 2013

I worked with Nick. I watched him go from a Machinist to a Foreman to a Planner to a Manager. He alway tried to make people smile. He was a nice young man, worked hard and will be missed.

Beth Harrington

October 21, 2013

Greda, I work with your mom and just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your husband. Blessings and peace in the days ahead.

October 20, 2013

Greda, May the Lord be with you and Nicholas's Family during this sad time in life.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Love, Uncle Bob and family

Dana Frey

October 20, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Luke Baumgartner family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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