Dennis Olaf (D.O.) Staer entered the Church Triumphant on May 3, 2021 at age 79.   Mr. Staer was born on September 21, 1941 to Anna Mai Staer and Eugene P. Staer (both deceased).  Also deceased is Mr. Staer's 3-year old daughter, Laura Ann Staer.

Mr. Staer spent 40 years of his life as a resident of Port Gibson, MS.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Gibson and a member and Past Master of Sunrise Lodge 288 F&AM, Toms River, NJ.   He was employed by Entergy, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station for 20 years, was a volunteer Sheriff's Deputy at the Claiborne County Sheriff's Office for over 20 years, and a Director of the Mississippi State Deputy Sheriff's Association for five years.  He was an accomplished musician, and actively participated with several civic and professional organizations throughout the State of Mississippi.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 40 years, the former Dorothy (Lauria) Staer, and four well-loved children: Eugene P. Staer II of Lake Worth, FL; Jennifer (Bryan) McFarland of Meadville, MS; Heather (Paul) Ehrlich of Okeechobee, FL; and Ian R. Staer of Philadelphia, PA, as well as eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Special thanks to Dr. Samuel Pierce of Medical Associates and his staff; Encompass Home Health & Encompass Hospice; Mr. Staer's sitter, Hope Nelson LPN; Lee H. Abraham of Plaza Haircare; Ronnie Monsour of Eyeline Optical; Ken McLemore; Patsy Cunningham; and Rev. Michael G. Herrin.

A memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church of Port Gibson will be scheduled later along with a graveside service at Wintergreen Cemetery in Port Gibson, with the Rev. Michael G. Herrin officiating.  Fisher-Riles Funeral Home in Vicksburg is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Port Gibson, P.O. Box 517, Port Gibson, MS 39150 or to The Gideons International, Vicksburg Camp, P.O. Box 821712, Vicksburg, MS 39182.