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

David Staley

October 17, 1987 - August 26, 2025

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