STAUBACH WILLIAM S

WO1 William S. Staubach was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/20/2019 at the age of 90.4
Atlantic Beach, FL
Flight Class 64-7W
Date of Birth 09/29/1928
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 119 AHC in 65-66
Call sign in Vietnam ALLIGATOR 009
This information was provided by Neil Townsley - obit

More detail on this person: CW2(R) William S. Staubach (Bill) of Daleville, AL died on February 20, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga TN. He was cared for and resided with his daughter in Cartersville, GA for the last two years. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 29, 1928 to the late William F. Staubach and Mildred E. Staubach. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Linda Sachiko Staubach; and his siblings, Patricia Johanson, Helen Twaddle and Arthur Seaman. Bill Staubach, a veteran of 3 foreign wars (WWII, Korea and Vietnam), was an aviator who flew helicopter missions in Vietnam. He later became a flight instructor and then flight commander with various companies contracting with the Army. Throughout his life he enjoyed many hobbies including flying fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. He also loved to teach his friends and family how to fly both. In addition, he enjoyed hunting, skeet shooting, scuba diving, riding motorcycles, traveling the world, judging BBQ contests and fixing just about anything for his family and friends. He was amazing. Survivors include his daughters, Patti Galli of Florida, Theresa Robinson of Cartersville, GA and his son, Billy Staubach of Alabama; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral will be held at a future date in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington DC. Once scheduled the date and time will be provided at www.arlingtoncemetary.mil/ Visit www.parnickjenningsfuneral.com to share memories or leave a condolence message.

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery

This information was last updated 02/27/2019

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