Steven R Stathas born 8/29/1950 in Kansas City, KS to Ray G. Stathas and Mary Ellen Lundblade.
Steven graduated from Washington High school. He attended Kansas University. After graduation he joined the Airforce. He proudly fought for his country in Viernam. After his discharge he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a brakeman. Unfortunately, he was injured in a train wreck and had to retire from the railroad. He and His wife were co-owners of Statas-Farris Liquor Store. Steve was a lifetime member of the American Legion and served as State Commander.
In 1977 he married Janice Stathas who proceeded him in death in 2016. He was also prceeded in death by his grandson Peter Stathas. Steve is survived by son Shawn Stathas, Sister Ruth Anne Addie, brother Ronnie Simon, Grandchildren Hannah Taylor (Dawson), Samantha Stathas, Brittany Hatfield, Great grandchildren Nevah, Jerimiah, Dante, Petra, and Hadley, nephews Jeremiah Higbee (Chrissy), Nick Higbee (Heather), John Simon, Christopher Duermyer (Pam), Michael Ornburn (Alarie), Jacob Ornburn (Jude), Andrew Ornburn, Nieces Kathy Crigger, Natalie Bausch (Scott), Stephanie Roberts (Robbie), Jennifer Wood (Chuck), Elizabeth Hicks, Amy Brizendine (Aaron), Chelsey Claasen (Jesse), 8 Great Nephews, 11 Great Nieces, Sisters-in-law, Martha Duermyer-Ibarra (Martin), Linda Hicks (John), Nancy Ornburn (David).
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 12:30 p.m. at Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas.
Burial to follow at Highland Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice in Steve's name.