Robert Burns Staats, 91
DOVER - Robert Burns Staats passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.
Mr. Staats was born June 25, 1932, in Dover, Delaware to the late Alvin Burns Staats and Elizabeth A. Yetter Staats. He graduated from Dover High School in 1950 and was co-valedictorian. After high school he went to the University of Utica, Utica, NY. graduating with a AA in Business Studies. Then he went to the University of Texas/ Austin graduating with a BA degree in Business Economics.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, upon his discharge he worked as a salesman for 32 years at Sears and Robuck Company, in Dover, DE where he retired. After Sears he worked at Walmart as a greeter for 8 years. He enjoyed playing chess and board games as well as reading, gardening, and traveling. He loved to go to McDonald's for coffee with his nephew Randy.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Allen Staats; and brothers, Ronald D. and William R. Staats.
He is survived by his partner and best friend, Roy Coursey of Denton, MD; sister, Karen E. Carter (Dwight) of Dover; sisters-in-law, Edna Staats of Dover and Janie Staats of Collinsville, Ill; daughter-in-law, Deborah Staats of Dover; grandchildren, Erica and Mindy Dunlap; great-grandchildren, Aidan Dunlap, Zachary, Maddix and Cole Snyder; nieces, Debbie Whitmore of DE, Kimberly Murray (John) of DE, Denise Tracy (Pauline) of DE and Julie Frost of Ill; nephews, William R. Staats, Jr. of DE, Ronald Staats, Jr. of Ill, Kevin Tracy (Angie) of SC, Owen Tracy of NC and Myron Tracy (Melissa) of FL.
The family would like to thank the staff of Dr. Shuck and Dr. Aye. Thank you for the care you gave Robert. Delaware Hospice Center we couldn't have done it without you. Heartfelt "Thank You!" to the staff.
Funeral services will be held 12 Noon, Thursday, January 4, 2023, at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (RT.10), Dover. A viewing will be held one hour prior.
Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com