Grace L. Stauffer, 88, of Newton, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at her home. She was born Sept. 25, 1932 in Milford, Nebraska, the daughter of Edward and Fannie (Roth) Beckler.
She was a dedicated homemaker, pastor’s wife and missionary. Grace loved to read, quilt, crochet and enjoyed spending her time gardening and canning what she had grown. Grace loved to cook and hosted many dinners throughout the years.
Grace was united in marriage to Morris Dale Stauffer on Feb. 19, 1950. He preceded her in death on September 19, 2018.
She is survived by her five children, Joy (Doug) Kauffman, Twila (Larry) Smith, Mahlon (Annette) Stauffer, Nolan Stauffer, and Wendy (Steve) Miller; twelve grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Faye Beckler and Inez Stauffer; brother, Norman Beckler; and sisters-in-law, Diane and Irene Beckler.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents; husband; five siblings; and daughter-in-law, Sandy Stauffer.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at Hesston Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m., prior to the service at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.
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