David Staley

David Staley

October 17, 1987 - August 26, 2025

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EVANSVILLE - David Bradley Staley, age 37, of Evansville, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1987, in Madison, the son of Bradley and Linda (Keller) Staley.


Dave graduated from Oregon High School in 2006. He married Chelsie Staley on September 22, 2012, in Cottage Grove.


Dave enjoyed anything that had to do with the outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed showing his son, Jackson, how to hunt and fish. Dave loved that he was able to share with Jackson his favorite fishing place in Canada where he had traveled since he was 4 years old. He was also an avid sports fan and enjoyed attending various sporting events. Hockey, football, baseball and golf were his favorites. Dave’s favorite team was the Detroit Lions. You could find him on Sundays in full Lions attire, from his Barry Sanders jersey to his Lions Zubaz. He also loved watching Jackson play sports and most recently cherished the family’s trip to Iowa to watch Jackson play baseball in the Field of Dreams tournament.


Dave had a great sense of humor and could make you laugh, even on days you didn’t want to. He loved spending time with his family playing board games and cards.


Dave is survived by his wife, Chelsie; son, Jackson Staley; parents, Brad and Linda Staley; brother, Mitchell (Lindsay) Staley; nephew, Cameron Staley; niece, Ella Staley; in-laws, DJ and Jackie George; sister-in-law, Bailey (fiancé Luke) George; uncle, Chuck Lagerstrom; aunt, Cindy Olsen; and many other family and friends.


He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tom and Mary Keller and Arleigh and Betty Staley; uncle, Dale Olsen; and aunt, Kim Lagerstrom.


A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with Chaplain John Berg presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. In honor of Dave, please wear your favorite team’s attire.
 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation for Jackson’s college fund.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515



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A Memorial Tree was planted for David Bradley Staley
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Oregon
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Janet & Karl Woger
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David was one of our favorite kids in our neighborhood when he was little. He would ring our doorbell and ask if any of our kids were home. When we would say no he would ask if he could come in and play Nintendo. He always said his mom knew where he was but a quick call to Linda proved different. 😁. David was always welcome at our home. Rest in peace David. ❤️
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Jim Snow
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My sympathies to the Staley family. I am so sorry to hear about Dave. I remember when we baby sat Dave when he was very young. He had the gift of being able to always make people laugh. I’m sure you have great memories of family times and all the sports. Share them often with each other. I am so sorry. Sincerely, Jim Snow.
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Jill Lagerstrom
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First time meeting Jackson as a new baby. Love talking too David and Chelsea and spending time with them at their wedding. Will miss his laugh hugs and sweet talks. David always the sweetest cousin and too hang with . Rip in peace David will miss you a lot. I know your with my mom and grandparents. Hugs kiss. Love your cousin Jill ,lily, Airel
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Sally Kalscheur
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I wish I had video proof of this one...but at our Senior lock-in he put on THE BEST karaoke performance of Tim McGraw's "Gettin Down on the Farm" tha I have ever seen! He even did a lil 2 step during the performance! He had a gift for lighting up the room and making everyone smile thats for sure! I will continue to always think of him when I hear that song.
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Monica mountford
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So sorry for your loss. David was a kind soul and a good friend to everyone. My heart breaks for all of you. Monica Mountford

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