Karl William Stauffer was born August 10, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan.  He passed into the hands of his Lord on October 31, 2026, having lived 85 years, 2 months and 21 days.  He was the second child of Beverly Jack Stauffer and Edith (Young) Stauffer.  The Stauffer family relocated to Neosho, Missouri in 1950, where Beverly and Edith had grown up.  Until he left home Karl attended the Jefferson Street Church of Christ, currently known as the Hillcrest Church of Christ with his mother and siblings.  

 

Karl graduated from Neosho High School in 1960.  He attended Joplin Junior College for two years before going to Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas.  It was at Harding that Karl met the love of his life, Paula Adean Johnson.  

 

Karl and Paula were married in Liberty, Texas on August 17, 1968.  After teaching in several locations Karl and Paula settled in Coffeyville in 1976 where Karl taught in the business department at Coffeyville Junior College until his retirement.  Karl provided for the care of his invalid wife for 6 years before her death on March 22, 2005.  

 

Karl was an active member of his church having made mission trips to Australia and multiple trips to the Ukraine.  He was also actively involved in the Flint Hills Church Camp for many years.  Karl and Paula were leaders in the Golden Agers in Coffeyville for several years before Paula’s illness.  Karl also served as an Elder for the Coffeyville Church of Christ prior to Paula’s death.  After her passing Karl was responsible for the church’s benevolence program.  He also served as co-treasurer for the Flint Hills Christian Camp.  Karl was always ready to serve his Lord and his church family in any way that was needed.  

 

In addition to his wife of 36 years, Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Beverly and Edith Stauffer, a sister, Carolyn Bukowich, and two brothers-in-law Johnny Johnson and Barry Johnson.  

 

He is survived by a son, William Jack Stauffer, wife Lisa and daughter, Ally, sister, Anita Hinman, and husband Mike.  He was blessed with many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.  He will be missed by all.  

 

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville, Kansas from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  The family will be present Friday evening at the funeral home to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  

 

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. in Diamond, Missouri at the Stone Cemetery where he will be laid to rest next to his wife, Paula.  

 

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Flint Hills Church Camp; these may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home 306 N. Cline Rd. Coffeyville, KS 67337.  

 

To share memories or leave a condolence for the family online, visit Karl’s memorial page at www.dwbfh.com