Funeral Services for Gary Stauffer, age 67, will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Faith Community Church in O'Neill.  Burial will be at 4:00 pm in the Page Cemetery.  Rev. Paul Harder will officiate.  Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Friday, September 28, 2018 at Faith Community Church in O'Neill with a 6:00 pm time of sharing.  Gary passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 in his home at O'Neill.  Memorials can be made to the family for future designation. Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill are in charge of arrangements.

Gary Dale Stauffer was born April 15, 1951 to Dale and Doris (Boyer) Stauffer.  He attended grade school at the District 55 Country School.  He went to Page High School for two years and after it closed, Orchard High School where he graduated in 1969.   While in high school he played basketball, ran track and was a member of the choir and band.  Gary went on to college at the University of Nebraska Lincoln from 1969-1975, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree and then a Master's Degree in Animal Science.  He was a member of the University Livestock and Horse Judging Team while at the University of Nebraska.

After graduation Gary moved to Hilliard Ohio where he worked at the Ohio State University until 1988 when he moved to Findley, Ohio to teach at the Findley College.  In 1989, he moved back to Page, Nebraska to teach for the University of Nebraska Extension.

Gary was an active member of many organizations including; National Association of County Agriculture Agents, National Association of Extension 4H Agents, O'Neill High School Rodeo Committee, and O'Neill Summerfest Rodeo Committee.  His love for teaching youth around the area was evident in his work as a worship leader at the Faith Community Church, Instructor for Nebraska 4H Shooting Sports and member of the Special Youth Challenge (Hunting experience for the challenged youth) committee.  Gary received many awards during his life which included; Nebraska Horse Club Horseman of the Year, Nebraska Agriculture Hall of Fame Member, National Association of Extension 4H Agents Distinguished Service Award, and  Distinguished Service Award for the National Association of County Agriculture Agent.

Gary enjoyed hunting, trail riding, roping, trap shooting, fishing, and ranch rodeos.  He treasured his time being with his family and playing with his grandchildren.

Gary is survived by his mother Doris Stauffer of Page, NE; son, Justin Stauffer of Centennial, Colorado; daughter, Angela Sinclair and husband Adam of Thornton, Colorado; two grandchildren, Arabella and Adalaya Sinclair; one sister, Nancy Jean Stauffer of Omaha, NE; one brother, Monte Stauffer and wife Becky of Gretna, NE; many cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father; Dale Eugene Stauffer.