Obituary of Daniel Obern Staples

Daniel Obern Staples, 95, of Two Harbors, passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at Ecumen Scenic Shores. He was born on Oct. 10, 1922, and grew up and attended school in Grand Marais. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during World War II. He was employed by Zinsmaster Baking Company until his retirement. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council. He was a volunteer for the Salvation Army and a charter member of the Two Harbors Lion's Club and named Lake County Senior Citizen of the year in 1998. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Two Harbors Golf Association. He is survived by his wife Lois, of 66 years; daughters, Sandra (Bruce) Jordan, Annette (David) Forsell, Rosemary (Duane) Heber, Sharon (Brian) Pelander and Jacqueline (David) Stanko; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Neva Marks and a brother, Dwain Staples of Grand Marais. VISITATION: will be from 10 Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 until the 11 a.m. memorial service in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Two Harbors. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Minnesota.