David Staser, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at his home.

He was born on November 28, 1948, in Providence, KY, to the late Nana Geneva Lynn Staser and John Carl Staser. He was formerly employed by Sinclair Coal Mines, Andalex, and Cimaron Mines, and he retired from Bucyrus-Erie as a consultant for Catepillar. He was known to be a very hard worker and was the happiest when he was working. He enjoyed gun collecting, cooking, and watching all the food channels. David was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Staser; an infant sister; and his step-granddaughter, Julia Wooten.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-one years, Gay Rickard Staser; son, Chad Staser of Manitou, KY; stepsons, Terry Wooten and Tim (Lisa) Wooten, both of Madisonville; step-daughter, Mitzi (Jarrod) Arnold of Madisonville; sister, Barbara Frederick of Providence, KY; grandchildren, Austin Staser, Mallory Moore, Lauren Wooten, Zach Arnold, and Jacob Arnold; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Staser, Weston Staser, Julian Moore, and Jace Arnold; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Tondra Daugherty officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Terry Wooten, Jarrod Arnold, Austin Staser, Zach Arnold, Jacob Arnold, and Jace Arnold.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com