August Staples

August William “Augie” Staples, Jr. (Madweyaashkaa), age 79 of Danbury, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 8, 2015, with his brother, Sander, by his side. Augie, also known as Junior, was born in Ogema Twp, Pine County, MN, on May 31, 1936, a son of the late August William Staples, Sr. and Nancy Charlotte (Churchill) Staples. Augie worked for numerous years at North Star Steel Co. in Newport, MN, and was a member of United Steelworkers of America. After retirement, he drove limousine and medical transport for St. Croix Tribal Center. He enjoyed playing the guitar and harmonica. Augie was a very amiable, sociable man; definitely a people person. Preceding him in death are his parents; a son, Scott Staples; a grandson, Tony Staples; siblings: Ward, Leland, Louise, and Baby Staples. Augie is survived by a son, Gene (Cheryl) Staples; daughters: Julie Staples (Jim), Kathleen Staples, and Angel Staples; spouse, Margaret (Jiron) Staples; and many grandchildren. He comes from a family of 15. His surviving brothers: Sander (Rita Joy) Staples, Lee Staples, and Joseph (Kathy) Staples; sisters: Wanda Staples, Sandra (Archie) Cash, Myrtle (Bob) Liebgott, Nancy (Bob) Kassl, and Vonnie (Jerry) Winiecki. He is also survived by special nephew, Glenn; and many other nephews and nieces. Relatives and friends may call after 7:00 pm, Saturday, July 11, 2015, at St. Croix Tribal Hall in Danbury, WI. The funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 am, Sunday, July 12th, at the St. Croix Tribal Hall in Danbury, with his brother, Mr. Lee Staples (Obizaan), officiating. Interment will be in Danbury Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Ronald Staples, Larry Livingston, Ben Taylor, Karl Matrious, Carlos Corado, and Lester Sutton. Honorary bearers are Shawn Songetay and Joe Matrious. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.