Ryan Eugene Staley, passed away on January 18, 2025.
He was born in Liberal, Kansas on April 27, 1973.
Ryan is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Staley; and his stepmother, Brenda Staley.
He is survived by his father, Nathan Staley; brothers, Donald and Gabriel; sister in law, Jenni; niece, Jewel; nephew, Jace; stepbrother, Kenny; stepsister, Jamie and many step nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his partner of many years Paula, whom loved dearly.
Ryan excelled in sports growing up. He played baseball, football, and track. He attended Pratt JuCo and was on the track team. He also loved music and taught himself how to play the drums. He was the drummer at college in the Jazz Band. He also was drummer in a few local bands in Wichita.
Ryan was an avid Sports Fan who loved his Dallas Cowboys and his North Carolina Tar Heels. If you wanted to know anything or just talk about sports, he was your man.
He will be missed dearly. He loved his family and his family loved him.
A memorial service will be held by his family at a later date.[more]