Cumberland County NJ Archives Biographies..... Wayne Nelson STAUFFER, May 20, 1920 - October 6, 1997
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Source: Vineland Journal
Author: Charles Stauffer

Wayne N. Stauffer, 77, of Vinelanddied Monday in Cooper Hospital-University 
Medical Center, Camden on October 6, 1997.  Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a 
Vineland resident most of his life. He attended schools in Vineland, and was a 
graaduate of Vineland HIgh School's class of 1939.  Mr. Stauffer enlisted in 
the Navy during WW II, becoming a Carpenter's Mate forst class, and also 
qualifying as a Navy diver.  He was a plank owner of the USS Skagit, AKA 105, 
serving aboard as a Carpenter's Mate.  He served in the European and South 
Pacific theaters of war, and was present at Tokoyo Bay during the signing of 
Japanaese Surrender while a member of the USS Skagit crew.  He was an active 
member of the Veterana of Foreign Wars post in Millville, and a former officer 
of the post.  Mr. Stauffer received his teaching certificate from Temple 
Univsity, Philadelphia. He was instrumental in implemementing the building 
construction trade program for the Philadelphia school district where he was 
emploed for 20 years.  He was formerly a builder in the Vineland area for many 
years, and a member of the First United Methodist Church, and the Vineland 
Stamp Club.  Mr. Stauffer was active in the Vineland Senior Citizens Club and 
the AARP.  He was an Eagle Scout in Vineland, and one of the first Vineland 
Times Journal news carriers.  Survivors include his wife, Betty (Riccio); four 
sons, Charles Wayne of Manahawkin, Ronald Brian of Shiloh, Ricky Michael of 
Vineland and Kerry Lyle of Estelle Manor; two sistersd, Rhoda Nuttall of 
Laurel Lake, and Charlotte DeVries of Wildwood; and six grandchildren.  
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Southern 
Regional Chapter, 1060 Kings Hwy North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.


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