Lyle Staffen

Staffen, Lyle 9/9/1931 - 8/21/2021 Angola, Indiana Lyle E. Staffen, age 89, of Angola, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Angola, Indiana. He was born on September 9, 1931 in Prairie Ronde Township, Michigan to Clive and Mildred (Barber) Staffen. Lyle served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed playing golf, and also softball in his younger days. He was very outgoing and never knew a stranger. Lyle was a member of the East Springfield United Methodist Church, LaGrange, Indiana. He married Sharon Meister November 20, 1993 in Bremen, Indiana. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Staffen of Angola, Indiana, two children, Deborah Ruple of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Robert (Elain) Staffen of Three Rivers, Michigan, six grandchildren, sisters, Norma Berry, Linda Kauffman, Wendy Sutton, and Leona Fuller, and a brother, Leroy Reed. Preceded in death by his parents, a son, James Staffen, two brothers, Richard Staffen, and Kenneth Staffen. There will be a memorial service held at a later time. Memorial donations in his memory may be directed to East Springfield United Methodist Church, LaGrange, Indiana. ( Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com )