LIVINGSTON MANOR – William R. Staesser, a lifetime area resident , died on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris. He was 73.
The son of William and Emma Knobel Staesser, he was born on Feb. 5, 1934 in Callicoon.
He was a retired heavy equipment operator and owner of Bill’s Gun Shop in Livingston Manor. He was a member of Liberty Elks Lodge #1545 and a charter member of Livingston Manor Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Tara Hanofee Staesser, at home; a son, William Staesser III of Livingston Manor; a daughter, Tracy Staesser of Grahamsville; a brother, John Staesser of Long Eddy; two sisters, Lillian Neer of Long Eddy and Shirley Swendsen of Lakewood, Pa. and five grandchildren, Daniel Staesser, Shannon Henke, Samantha Staesser, Lindsey Staesser and William Staesser IV.
He was precedeased by a daughter, Karen Staesser.
Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty.