Lewis Allen Staats, Jr., 77, passed away on May 25, 2023, surrounded by family on Thursday May 25, 2023.

He was born on October 24, 1946.

Preceding him in death was his parents Lewis and Mamie (Carver) Staats.

Survivors include his wife Cheryl Staats; his daughters Shannan McFarlane (Michael); and Stephanie Staats; his brother Craig Staats (Nancy); and sister Cheryle Olson (David); four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three nieces and one nephew. He is also survived by a number of foreign exchange students from around the world, whom he and Cheryl hosted through the years.

He began his working career at Boeing Aircraft where he retired from after 34 years of successful service to the Boeing company in Wichita, KS.

He tolerated the many animals that were brought to their house by his wife and daughters.

In lieu of sending flowers, please consider donating to Compassus hospice care in Monett, Mo. (compassus.com).

Services will be held June 10, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209.

Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.