Lawrence Joseph Staub, age 95, of Kettering, passed away peacefully at home on October 14, 2026. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 11, 1930, the son of Lawrence and Elizabeth Staub. Larry graduated from Chaminade High School in 1948. He obtained a degree in Industrial Engineering from GMI in 1952. He was a Specialist 4 in the Army from 1954-1958 and was recently a proud participant in Honor Flight Dayton. He spent the majority of his career as an Industrial Engineer with DESC.

Larry married the love of his life Teresa Mae on January 21, 1961, and together they spent 65 years building a wonderful life. He will be remembered as a loving husband, supportive father, a fun Grandpa and Poppop. He loved his family fiercely and was devoted to his church, St Charles. He did many projects at the church including a large wooden Cross that is still displayed today. He had a passion for woodworking and has made many pieces of furniture for his family including the long dining room table that has been the center of countless family meals and celebrations. He had a thirst for knowledge, getting 2 master’s degrees. He instilled this in his kids, sending them to Catholic school and college. He supported his kids in anything they wanted to do.

He is survived by his beloved wife Teresa Mae, children, Laura (James) Myron, Lawrence (April) Staub, John (Jean) Staub, Mary (Mark) Kessler, Helen (Thomas) Weckesser, Daniel (Jennifer) Staub, Rebecca (Donald) Roepken, Cynthia (Scott) Bloom and Andrew Staub. Grandchildren, Jessica (Steven) Young, Michelle (John) Lortie, Nicholas Staub, James Myron Jr, Hanna Myron, Matthew Powell, Michael Powell, Bailey Murray, Joseph Staub, Kristen Staub, Courtney (Keagan) Sommer, Lindsey Kessler, Joshua Kessler, Nicole (Matthew) Willoughby, Thomas (Ashley) Weckesser, Matthew Weckesser, Kyle Roepken, Michaela Roepken, Haley Bloom, Rachel Bloom and Elyse Bloom. Great grandchildren, Abel and Lowell Lortie, Jace and Tyler Willoughby and Jack Sommer. Brother David (Elizabeth) Staub, sister Elizabeth (Michael) Gallagher and sisters-in-law Evelyn Staub and Carol Staub; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Joseph Staub, brothers Bernard Staub, Anthony Staub and Norman Staub.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 9:30 to 10:30am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4500 Ackerman Blvd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in his honor by Fr. Dan Meyer beginning at 10:30am. Inurnment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Dayton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to:

Montgomery County Special Olympics 3085 Woodman Dr. Kettering, Ohio 45402

The WESTBROCK & DANIEL FUNERAL HOME- KETTERING is serving his family.