Robert Eugene Staats, 73 of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2024. Robert was born on Feb. 7, 1951, to Robert L. and Martha E. (Hawk) Staats in Mount Vernon, OH.

Bob enjoyed riding motorcycles, tinkering in his garage, and spending time with his family. Bob would help anyone who needed a hand. He never met a stranger.

Bob is survived by his wife, Florine (Rule) Staats; children, Samantha (David) Freas of Walhonding, OH, Scott (Joleen) Staats of Mount Vernon, OH, Andrew Green of Mount Vernon, OH, Jessica Cunningham and family of six of Mount Vernon, OH, Drew and (Rebecca) Boggs and family of two of Mount Vernon, OH; grandchildren, Casey Staats, Tyler Freas, Dustin Staats, Mackenzie (Dustin) Howard, Michael Freas, Keana Holsinger; siblings, Dianne Staats of Columbus, OH, William Staats of Howard, OH, Karen (Jason) Donel of Monroe, NC, Richard (Cheri) Staats of Jerome, ID, Jim Staats of Lawson, MO, Deborah Schoop of Newark, OH, John Staats of Ashland, OH, Benjamin (Beth) Staats of Mount Vernon, OH; a brother-in-law, Michael (Amy) Rule of Mount Vernon, OH; a sister-in-law, Sandra (Randy) Brook of Parkersburg, WV and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A celebration of life will take place July 6 from noon to 2 p.m. at Green Valley Baptist Church, 1680 Old Delaware Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050.

Please come in casual dress with stories about the ever-hard to get to speak his mind, Bobby!