Robert F. Stayman
Evansville, Indiana
Robert F. Stayman, 67, of Evansville passed away Monday October 28, 2013 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1946 in Chicago, IL to George and Marion (Held) Stayman.
Bob was a Partner for 40 years at Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel and Shoulders, LLP who focuses on Litigation, Construction Law, and Representation of Financial Institutions. Bob has handled dozens of jury and bench trials in State and Federal court, as well as numerous construction arbitrations.
Bob received his undergraduate degree in English Literature from DePauw University in 1968 and his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1973. He was a member of the Evansville Bar Association, having served as president in 1988, and was made a Fellow of the Indiana Bar Association in 1999.
Bob was chairman of the Vanderburgh County Board of Health. He was also the Past President of the local chapter of the American Cancer society and served on the Board of Directors of the United Way for eight years. He was the Chairman of the Board of WNIN Channel 9, the area's local public television and radio station. Bob also served as the local Race for the Cure Affiliate Chairman for four years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Bob was a supporter of Chicago sports, especially the Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks.
He is survived by his companion, Diane Henke of Evansville; daughters, Jenna Kinsey (Mark) of Evansville and Kara Bell (Ryan) Santa Rosa Beach, FL; grandchildren, Maria, Kiara, Aalaysia, Devin and Dillon Kinsey and Gavin Bell; sister, Ann Hatke (Walt) of Schenectady, NY and nephews, George and Graham Hatke.
Visitation will be from 8:00 - 10:30 am Thursday October 31, 2013 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Thursday at the funeral home and will continue at 11:00 am with a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1760 Lodge Ave., Evansville, IN 47714 with Fr. Alex Zenthoefer officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1760 Lodge Ave., Evansville, IN 47714, WNIN, 405 Carpenter St., Evansville, IN 47708 or Vanderburgh County Humane Society, 400 Milner Industrial Dr., Evansville, IN 47710.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com
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I am not surprised to read Bob Stayman's accomplishments; he was a very sharp fellow in high school. He was also a very good guitar player. Bob gave me lessons how to Travis (finger) pick my guitar and one of the songs he taught me was the Dave van Ronk versoin of "Cocaine Blues" which I still play today. So how many other LT kids even knew who Dave van Ronk was or for that matter how to play "Cocaine Blues" when most of our music was focused on cars, falling in love, falling out of love, and not being understood by our parents?
I remember Bob was in a group called the New Caledonians and provided intermission entertainment at some of our school dances. I was in another group called the Blue Ridge Boys and like the Caledonians we played Blue Grass music. That was all part of the big folk music craze of the sixties. We were keenly interested in "what are the Caledonians playing" because they were that much more advanced. It was tough back then, we didn't have You tube with a hundred examples of every song imaginable! And on that note, I've tried to provide one of many links to Dave van Ronk playing "Cocaine Blues." If this doesn't work, you can just do your own search.
Richard A'Hern
Here you go Mr. Glaser. Mr Stayman had a most impressive resume. A lot more info than anyone i have searched yet. Died in TN. Sorry you lost a friend.
Robert F. Stayman
Evansville, Indiana
Robert F. Stayman, 67, of Evansville passed away Monday October 28, 2013 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1946 in Chicago, IL to George and Marion (Held) Stayman.
Bob was a Partner for 40 years at Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel and Shoulders, LLP who focuses on Litigation, Construction Law, and Representation of Financial Institutions. Bob has handled dozens of jury and bench trials in State and Federal court, as well as numerous construction arbitrations.
Bob received his undergraduate degree in English Literature from DePauw University in 1968 and his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1973. He was a member of the Evansville Bar Association, having served as president in 1988, and was made a Fellow of the Indiana Bar Association in 1999.
Bob was chairman of the Vanderburgh County Board of Health. He was also the Past President of the local chapter of the American Cancer society and served on the Board of Directors of the United Way for eight years. He was the Chairman of the Board of WNIN Channel 9, the area's local public television and radio station. Bob also served as the local Race for the Cure Affiliate Chairman for four years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Bob was a supporter of Chicago sports, especially the Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks.
He is survived by his companion, Diane Henke of Evansville; daughters, Jenna Kinsey (Mark) of Evansville and Kara Bell (Ryan) Santa Rosa Beach, FL; grandchildren, Maria, Kiara, Aalaysia, Devin and Dillon Kinsey and Gavin Bell; sister, Ann Hatke (Walt) of Schenectady, NY and nephews, George and Graham Hatke.
Visitation will be from 8:00 - 10:30 am Thursday October 31, 2013 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Thursday at the funeral home and will continue at 11:00 am with a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1760 Lodge Ave., Evansville, IN 47714 with Fr. Alex Zenthoefer officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1760 Lodge Ave., Evansville, IN 47714, WNIN, 405 Carpenter St., Evansville, IN 47708 or Vanderburgh County Humane Society, 400 Milner Industrial Dr., Evansville, IN 47710.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpress/obituary.aspx?n=robert-f-stayman&pid=167764270#sthash.xgLLk2tf.dpuf
Carl J. Glaser
I am not surprised to read Bob Stayman's accomplishments; he was a very sharp fellow in high school. He was also a very good guitar player. Bob gave me lessons how to Travis (finger) pick my guitar and one of the songs he taught me was the Dave van Ronk versoin of "Cocaine Blues" which I still play today. So how many other LT kids even knew who Dave van Ronk was or for that matter how to play "Cocaine Blues" when most of our music was focused on cars, falling in love, falling out of love, and not being understood by our parents?
I remember Bob was in a group called the New Caledonians and provided intermission entertainment at some of our school dances. I was in another group called the Blue Ridge Boys and like the Caledonians we played Blue Grass music. That was all part of the big folk music craze of the sixties. We were keenly interested in "what are the Caledonians playing" because they were that much more advanced. It was tough back then, we didn't have You tube with a hundred examples of every song imaginable! And on that note, I've tried to provide one of many links to Dave van Ronk playing "Cocaine Blues." If this doesn't work, you can just do your own search.
Thanks Bob! Fond memories.
Carl Glaser