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Horton Staeffler

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Horton Staeffler, 93, Gladbrook, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Creekside Living in Grundy Center, Iowa.
A funeral service was Monday, March 9, at the Gladbrook United Methodist Church in Gladbrook. Interment followed the service in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa.
Horton Staeffler was born June 2, 1926, to Robert and Erene Staeffler. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, achieving the rank of sergeant.
Horton married Milda Nath on July 28, 1957, in Rock Rapids, Iowa.  They lived in Luverne, until they moved to California in 1960.  After retiring in California, Horton and Millie moved to Gladbrook. Horton was a milkman for Foremost Milk and a driver for Hamm’s Beer in Luverne.  After moving to California, Horton worked for Kimberly-Clark AW Factory and retired as a carpenter, specializing in installing custom doors and thresholds.  Horton enjoyed working part time for the city of Gladbrook and also as a driver for Napa Auto.
Horton was active in the Elks, in Orange, California, and the American Legion in Gladbrook, and enjoyed bartending at both.  Some of his favorite pastimes were dancing with Millie, coaching Little League baseball, playing cards with family, horseshoes, and bowling.  Horton “Who” enjoyed socializing and was known for his quick wit, great sense of humor, and big smile.
Horton is survived by his stepdaughter, Sharon (Tom) Burke; daughters Cynthia Blaine and Barbara (Bill)  Basabilbaso; nine grandchildren,  Garth (Allie) Werner, Randy (Sheila) Lovin, Kristin Werner, Joseph (Maggie) Werner, Susan (Zach) Goldstein, Duane (Haley) Blaine, Laurel (Alaan) VanDerVeer, Christopher (Jennie) Basabilbaso, Nicholas (Kristina) Basabilbaso; eight great-grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces, and friends.  
He was preceded in death by his wife, Milda (Millie); his stepdaughter, Laurel Werner; his parents and siblings; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were provided by the Gladbrook Chapel of Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown, Iowa. www.andersonfhs.com
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