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LCSO remembers sergeant who passed one year ago

Stauffer died unexpectedly April 20, 2020

DAVENPORT – We lost our friend, brother and sergeant one year ago. Michael C. Stauffer (age 51) died unexpectedly on April 20, 2020.

We mourn your passing, reminisce about all the good times and celebrate the great man you were. We send our love and support to the Stauffer family.

Michael was born in Waterbury, CT December 18, 1968 to Charles and Joan Stauffer. He graduated from Wilby High School in 1986. He joined the United States Air Force in 1988 for six years, where he PCS to Fairchild AFB.

Stauffer began his career in Lincoln County as a reserve deputy in June of 1995. After five months he tested for dispatch/corrections deputy where he began his 25-year career serving the citizens of Lincoln County.

Michael was promoted to sergeant in May 2012, where he served for the next eight years. He became involved with the Washington State Association of Sheriff's & Police Chiefs (WASPC), where he volunteered to be a Sergeant at Arms. He also led the Washington State FOP Inland Empire Lodge #8.

Stauffer was a member of the Davenport Lions Club, serving as their treasurer. Michael was always about serving, professionalism, and maintaining law & order. His life mission of service was always on the forefront. He was a guardian of peace and justice and will be missed forever.

Michael leaves behind his wife, Connie Stauffer; three children, Stephanie (Stauffer) King & husband Michael, Daniel Stauffer & wife Dakota, and Haylee Stauffer. Grandchildren, Kinley King & Ethan Stauffer, Mother Joan Stauffer; brother Mark Stauffer & wife Keely, and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Stauffer.

We miss you Lincoln 9.

 

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