Staffenbeal, Marilyn J., 83, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on February 1st, 2023. Marilyn was born in Des Moines, Iowa, was a graduate of Drake University, and was a teacher in the Des Moines area for 38 years.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter Terri Rosenbalm and her husband Brian of Ankeny, Iowa; and her son Michael John Staffenbeal of Elkhorn, Nebraska.
Marilyn traveled much of the world and was always seeking out new adventures. She was actively involved with her Church and with the Seven Springs Golf and Country Club community where she resided. Marilyn also avidly enjoyed gardening, golfing, and spending time with her friends and family. She will be deeply missed.
Family suggests any Memorials be made in Marilyn’s name to Generations Christian Church in Trinity, Florida.
Laurie Smith
February 7, 2023, 4:48 am
What a Beautiful Heart and Soul! I miss you so much, but will always have you close to me. I will always treasure your grace by welcoming me into your home, our talks and laughs, and taking care of you! The love for Robert J. Katt, antiques and food, I will never forget. I love you more Marilyn!
Tiffany Perkins
February 8, 2023, 6:13 am
I’m so sorry for your loss Terri, Brian, & Mike. From the time I had meet you guys and your mom, I knew she was one special lady. Thank you for letting me be part of her until the very end. My condolences to everyone of you. Your family will be forever in my heart and prayers.
Tiffany Perkins
February 8, 2023, 6:14 am
I’m so sorry for your loss Terri, Brian, & Mike. From the time I had meet you guys and your mom, I knew she was one special lady. Thank you for letting me be part of her life until the very end. My condolences to everyone of you. Your family will be forever in my heart and prayers.
Luann and Jeff Rowat
February 14, 2023, 9:00 pm
Mrs. Staffenbeal was a most extraordinary teacher at Douglas Elementary in Des Moines. Our 3 children were most fortunate to be under her guidance during their time in her classroom. She even trusted our eldest in 5th grade at the time, to please keep reading the assigned book in front of the class while she stepped out a moment.
We will never forget her tales of travel, where she was going next, and even on a conference night, we were the last family to see her, and she was headed to the airport right afterwards. She quickly said” I don’t really need to see you, your daughter is a pleasure to have in class, and just keep doing what we were doing!
A true gem in the educational field, she will be so missed.