John was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1942, to the late Joseph & Emma (nee Nolte) Staggenborg. He is preceded in death by his brother, William (Verna) Staggenborg and his grandson, Andrew Staggenborg.
John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judy (nee Meyer) Staggenborg; his children, Timothy (Kim) Staggenborg of Manchester, Missouri; Jennifer Staggenborg (fiancé Will Chapin) of High Ridge, Missouri; grandchildren, Mira and Grant Staggenborg; and sister, Kathryn (the late Bud) Murray of Arnold, Missouri.
John was a Tool & Die Maker. He began his career at Carter Carburetor, where he worked for 16 years. He retired from Anheuser Busch, where he worked for 19 years. He served as a proud member of The United States Army National Guard.
John was an outdoorsman, a hunter and a cattleman. He enjoyed being at his farm in Gasconade County, Missouri, where he raised cattle.
He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Imperial, Missouri.
SERVICES: Visitation 4-8pm Friday, January 9, 2026 at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home 1081 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, Missouri. Please meet in time for 10am Mass Saturday, January 10, 2026 directly at St. Joseph Catholic Church 6020 Old Antonia Rd., Imperial, Missouri. Interment to follow in Shepherd Hills Cemetery. Masses preferred.
