STAUFENBEIL, John Andrew

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - John Andrew Staufenbeil, passed away on October 2, 2014, at the age of 68. He was born on May 9, 1946 to Vivienne (Huber) and Arthur Staufenbeil, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. John, known as “Jack”, to friends and family, grew up in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He loved NASCAR racing. He was such a great Green Bay Packers fan, that he even owned stock in them. He played in the band, “Night Beats” as a drummer for twelve years. He was a big “Ford” man and loved his cobra collection. “Miss Kitty” was his feline love whom he had for over 15 years. Jack moved from Waukesha to Lake Havasu City, Arizona in 1973. He worked as a construction operator, paving highways all over Arizona. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Vivienne and Arthur Staufenbeil. He is survived by his son, John Andrew Staufenbeil; daughters, Sarah M. Kocher and Kristen Staufenbeil; brothers, David (Jean) Staufenbeil and Wayne (Pat) Staufenbeil. He also leaves behind sister, Diane Staufenbeil and four grandchildren. A visitation will take place at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 5:00pm with rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral service will held on Saturday, in the Lietz-Fraze Chapel at 10:00am with burial following at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Jack’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.