August 06, 2012

Page edited by WA8DBW

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WAYNE STAATS

WS8RM

Wayne Paul Staats, 67, passed away unexpectedly at home July 31, 2012 in Akron, Ohio.

His passion in life was photographing wildlife and nature, family and friends. The day before his

passing he spent the afternoon at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio. His hobbies included amateur radio in

which he was a HAM radio operator and member of clubs including the Military Amateur Radio Service,

traveling and caring for animals.

As a young man, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Defense Command serving as Troop Information

Specialist and photographer for Headquarters, 3rd (Hercules Missile) Battalion, 65th Artillery, in

Cleveland, Ohio.

Preceded in death by son, Michael Andrew Staats; father, Weinyard Staats; and sister-in-law, Sue Ellen

Staats; left to celebrate his life and mourn his death are his high school sweetheart and wife of 46

years, Carolyn J. Staats; children, Michelle (Michael) Staab, William (Danielle) Staats and Sandra

Staats; mother, Betty Staats; sisters, Nancy (Frank) Royer, Della (Larry) Rowland; brother and best

friend, John Staats; six grandchildren; and many other family and friends.

There will be no calling hours or service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane

Society of Greater Akron, 7966 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg, Ohio 44087.

NOTE:

Wayne and I were good friend and shared web hosting, thus the editing of the page.

Here is the last email I received from Wayne on July 26, 2012

Dick,

How are you doing… and do I owe you money yet? I never did really understand the new arrangement, but know at some point you’d be sending your henchmen to collect LOL.

Just let me know when you get around to it.

Wayne P Staats aka WS8RM

My response on July 31st follows:

Wayne,

I am on the road to recovery. They have been debiting my VISA card since June of 2011 each quarter for $XX for a total of $XXX as of June of 2012.

I was going to let the total reach several thousand dollars and then send the henchmen after you. LOL

Bottom line is it cost each of us $XX and 1/2 cents per quarter! Not a bad deal. I had conversation with a friend and he pays $150.00 per year and he complains that his site is down at least twice a month!!

Call me when you get a chance.

Dick aka WA8DBW

330-329-8754

I was wondering why I had not received a response. Today, August 6^th 2012 I learned of his passing when I read the obituary.

Dick Reese WA8DBW