Harry Lee Staley, M.D.

Harry Lee Staley, M.D.,78, of Holland, MI passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2024 while hiking in Domme, France, a place he and his wife Lisa loved and recently had purchased their dream home. Harry was born on February 25, 1946 in Columbia City, Indiana to Harry and Velma (Hively) Staley. With an early talent and love for basketball, Harry accepted a basketball scholarship to play for Wabash College in 1964. His time at Wabash was a cherished part of his life, and after graduating in 1968, he attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1972. Harry completed his Internship and Internal Medicine Residency at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA and his Rheumatology Fellowship in Worcester, MA. Harry began his practice in Rheumatology at Caylor Nickel Clinic, Bluffton, IN and continued his 44 medical career at Carle Clinic in Urbana, IL, Rheumatology Associates in Indianapolis, IN, and retired from Holland Hospital in Holland, MI in 2021 where he was instrumental in building their first Rheumatology practice.

His dedication to the field of medicine and healing touched the lives of so many. Throughout his career, his passion for medicine was reflected through his ongoing care and commitment to his patients along with his dedication to mentoring physicians in their medical residency.

Harry was a loving husband, proud father, grandfather, brother, and loyal friend. He will always be remembered for his unconditional love, gentle spirit, thoughtfulness and incredible vibrance for life. Harry represented the true definition of a gentleman and scholar.

Harry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lisa (Dann) Staley; daughters, Erica (Staley) Parker and Jennifer (Staley) Straw; grandson, Landen Parker; sister, Ruth Ann (Staley) Woodham; sister-in-law, Kellie Dann, and son-in-laws Tony Straw and Brian Parker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Velma (Hively) Staley; and sister, Janice (Staley) Busz.

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Harry's life gathering of family, friends and colleagues to remember, reflect and to celebrate a life well lived, will be held at a future date.

In memoriam donations may be made to: Wabash College Advancement Office, PO Box 352, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Please note on your check: In Memoriam: Harry L Staley, MD, class of 1968. Or online at: www.wabash.edu/give.

It is the family's hope that through these contributions Harry's dedication and kindness to others will continue to live on and always provide an inspiration to others. May his memory be a blessing.