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In Memory Of

Paul Staats Jr., Age 60, of Butte

March 28, 1960 – October 13, 2020

William Paul Staats Jr., 60, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2020. Paul was born March 28 1960 to William and Catherine (McEnaney) Staats in Butte. Paul graduated from Butte High, attended Montana Tech and Montana State. Paul enjoyed fishing, rafting, skiing with his friends, baseball, and was an avid San Francisco Giants, 49ers, Lakers, and Blackhawks fan. Paul married his love Debbie Lafond on May 21, 1988 and had two children, Zach and Gabrielle.

Paul is survived by his wife Debbie Staats, son Zach Staats (Renee Stevens) , and daughter Gabrielle Staats (Steven Noble) .

Paul is preceded in death by his father William Staats, mother Catherine Zderick, and step father Joe Zderick.

Services are pending at this time because of COVID-19. Memorials may be made to the Chelsea Bailey animal shelter.

Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory of Paul. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Paul and his family.

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  1. Jenni says

    October 15, 2020 at 8:08 am

    Debbie, Zach and Gabrielle. I am so sorry for your loss. Paul will be missed. May he rest in peace. I love you guys.

  2. Jerry LaFond says

    October 15, 2020 at 8:54 am

    Sending condolences and love. Tawnya Jerry,and family.

  3. John Lowney says

    October 16, 2020 at 1:10 am

    Sad beyond belief, Paul you were and are in my heart , I have no words, until we meet again brother! !❤️

  4. William Navarro says

    October 16, 2020 at 4:48 am

    RIP Paul , so sad words are hard to come by. So sorry for the loss. Blessings to the family.

  5. Mark Zora says

    October 16, 2020 at 8:41 am

    Paul was a great guy!! Had lots of good times with him. Very sad to see him leave us so soon. My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family.

  6. Lloyd Cunniff says

    October 16, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    Paul, You were my best friend thru our school years and beyond. I’ll miss you but will always have all the memories. Love you bud.

  7. Joe Melvin says

    October 17, 2020 at 9:12 am

    I was so sorry to see this. We lost one of the great ones again. I’ll always remember Staatsy smiling and having a good time.

  8. Ray Mclaughlin says

    October 17, 2020 at 11:22 am

    Paulie was a classmate,and neighbor in the Drives. He always cracked me up. He will be missed. God Bless his family.

  9. Emily Tafoya says

    October 17, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    My deepest condolences to Paul’s family. Paul was a classmate and always had a smile and deep sense of empathy/love towards others. May he RIP and May God grant you peace/love during your time of grieving❤️🙏🏽

  10. John says

    October 17, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    Too young . Makes me sad , wish things could’ve been different . My Condolences, Paul RIP . Wish I could’ve helped.

  11. Lorrie Andrene says

    October 18, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    Debbie I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  12. Julie Bugni says

    October 18, 2020 at 6:11 pm

    Debbie,
    I am so saddened by the loss of Paul. My prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time

  13. Stubby Williams says

    October 19, 2020 at 9:11 pm

    One of the best guys we got to hang around. Paul will be missed by many. Left us way too soon my friend. RIP, until we meet again. Thoughts and prayers to our Staats family.

  14. Joe jangula says

    October 21, 2020 at 6:21 am

    I didn’t see him much after high school but when I did we always caught up. Always a great guy.RIP Paul.

  15. Tim Kissock says

    October 21, 2020 at 9:59 am

    One of my first friends as my grandparents lived across the street from Paul. Paul, Jim Anderson and I had many games of baseball in his backyard. RIP Paul…

  16. Bill Koetting says

    November 4, 2020 at 7:52 pm

    I am so sad, Paul was the best guy around,till we meet again my friend!! Get the keg ready lol!

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