Age 71, passed away Saturday, May 23rd. David was born on March 24, 1949 in Pratt, Kansas to Abe and Dorthy Staats. David graduated from Wichita South High in 1968. David served in Vietnam in 1969/1970 as a member of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division and was awarded the distinguished Air Medal.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Abe and Dorthy; brother, Steven and sister, Suzanne Shearhod. He is survived by his brother, Mike Staats and his wife, Jackie. David had a large extended family with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
Viewing available Thursday evening May 28th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, at Advantage Funeral Home located at, 4408 W. Central, Wichita, KS 67212.
Private family graveside services will be held for David, at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 236 S. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202.
