Kenneth J. Staggs, Jr., 81, died on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Wilson, Kansas, at the Wilson Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Kenneth was born on March 17, 1937, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Kenneth J. Sr. and Vida S. (Bell) Staggs.  He served his country by enlisting in the Army National Guard.  He graduated with a Bachelors degree from Ft. Hays State University and achieved his Masters of Science degree from Colorado State University.  He worked as a social worker working with people who were handicapped. 

Surviving family include his daughter Kimberly Berdan of Greeley, Colorado, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a son.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, June 05, 2018 at Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Gorham, Kansas.  Cremation has been selected and there will be no visitation.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.