Charles Staples Obituary

We bid farewell to Charles Staples of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Plains, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 30, 2025 at the age of 92. Charles touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Charles may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Charles touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Staples and Neva Staples; and his brother John Staples. He is survived by: his children, Audrey Staples Nation, Debra Khattab Siegel and Andrew C. Staples.