Ervin W. Stauffer

ERVIN W. STAUFFER

Washington

Ervin W. Stauffer, 98, of Washington, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. His body will be cremated, and services will

be held at a later date. Beatty Peterseim Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.

Ervin Wenger Stauffer was born January 22, 1923, in Wayland, Iowa, the son of Jacob and Bertha (Wenger) Stauffer. He attended Douglas rural school. He served in the United States Army and on October 28, 1946, he was united in marriage to Virginia Wyse, the couple just celebrated 75 years of marriage. He enjoyed gardening, having coffee with friends, and sharing stories of his life experiences.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia of Washington; three children, Rande (Jan) Stauffer of Washington, Ricke Stauffer (Christine Lease) of Mt. Pleasant and Ronda (Bob) Sobaski of Washington; five grandchildren, Michelle (Tom) Harbison, Matthew (Miranda) Stauffer, Jaden (Michele) Prottsman, Luke (Anne) Leyden and Skyler (Sarah) Leyden; and eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding Ervin in death were his parents; nine brothers, Ward, John, Chris, Allen, Pete, Edwin, Eugene, Jake and Joe; and one sister, Rose Swanson.