Mitchell “Mitch” Leo Staples, age 60, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, February 16, 2025 in Milan, Missouri. He was born on June 25th, 1964 in San Diego, CA to Jerry and Phyllis Staples.
Mitch graduated from Milan High School in 1982. As a child Mitch lived in San Diego, CA, Adak, AK, and Milan, MO. He worked at ConAgra for several years, traveled doing construction, and worked for PSF.
Mitch loved roaming the countryside on his Harley, spending time with his dogs, spending time with his family, and watching Kansas City Chiefs football.
He is survived by his parents, his sisters, Cindi Williamson of Milan, MO; Kathy “Donnie” Campbell of Unionville, MO; nieces, Shayla “Tommy” Precht of Republic, MO; Kailey “Josh” Dodsworth of Kearney, MO; nephews, Manny Harrison of Green City, MO; Jett “Amber” Campbell of Unionville, MO and several great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his niece Kadie Campbell, Maternal grandparents, Leo and Agness Kosman, and paternal grandparents, Mitchell and Beth Staples.
A visitation for Mitch will be held 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Milan with a memorial service following at 1:00 PM. Mitch will be later inurned at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Milan is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for memorials for the Kadie Campbell Memorial Fund. Checks can be given to the family or mailed to First Interstate Bank, 2228 Main St. Unionville, Missouri.