Allen W. Staskus Sr.

Nashville, MI - Mr. Allen W. Staskus Sr, age 69, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 with his children and grandchildren by his side.

Allen was born in Hart, MI on July 7, 1944, the son of the late William and Arlene (Carrier) Staskus. He was raised in Walkerville, MI and attended local schools, graduating from Walkerville High School before joining the United States Army.

He was the husband of the late Joan M. (Aiken) Staskus. The couple married July 30, 1966 in Walkerville. They began their life together in Walkerville before moving to Nashville where they raised their family together.

Allen worked for Fisher Body in Lansing until he retired after his automobile accident. Allen continued to run the family farm with the help of family after he retired from Fisher Body. Allen was very independent and loved to be outdoors tinkering around. Being a husband, father and grandfather was Allen's greatest joy, and he especially like to do things to honor his beloved wife's memory.

Allen is survived by his two daughters Sheila (Michael) Ramsey of Vermontville, Debra Staskus of Vermontville, his son Allen W. (Kristine) Staskus of Bellevue, sister Pat (Ron) Flanery of Walkerville and 7 grandchildren, Kara & Alicia Ramsey, Rachael & Rebekka Reid, Taylor & Dawson Staskus, Brittan Clark, and Ricky Craige.

The family will receive visitors on Monday June 2, 2014 from 6-8 PM at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.

Funeral services will be conducted privately.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net