ed stauber

Born in Huntinton Beach, CA – oldest of three brothers – far right. Graduated High School in ‘51 in Pocatello Idaho, and went to Idaho State 2 years before entering the Army. Ed spent 3 years there before returning to

University of Idaho where he graduated with a BS in Range Mgmt in ‘59.

Met Edna and married in ’54 while he was in the Army & she was a freshman at Idaho State. That makes 58 Years!! Four children – Chuck, Stacy in pig tails, Susan and youngest Mari.

Ed’s first job was with the Forest Service until he transferred to Worland, WY in ‘61 with Purina. They transferred him to Billings

and Hardin while he worked for them through ‘69.

Other job moves with Farr Better Feeds and Nebraska Public Power and Farms had him living in Nebraska 10 years, Washington State and back to Billings in 1983. He retired from Cargill in 2008 and went into business on his own as a Livestock Consultant… or as he explains it, a “dietician for cows!”

With son Chuck movingCows near Cacey, Wy.

Recognized as 2011 Ag Advocate of the year…here cooking for 300 at the MT Stockgrowers Assn. annual meeting in Jan. , ‘12.

Always “smiling and joking” and “pitching in” are characteristics that we all admire!

Ed became a Mason in 1959 and remains a member today.He also became a Shriner in 1971 and stays involved to date.

When asked what motivates him to be such a loyal member over the years to these organizations and Rotary, he stated, “All involve doing things for other people that they can’t do for themselves.”

All the Stauber Family… four children, 13 Grandkids

and 6 Great Grandkids..

Most recently with their oldest daughter Susan

and her extended family.

An example of Ed’s committed Rotary involvement was his participation in building the two CLDI homes on the South Side

during our Club’s 90th Anniversary.

The first of two homes built by our

Club.

Here with two other Rotary Volunteer “builders,” Ed with Jani McCall and Sue Dow constructing the floor.

Ed was a “constant “ in these building projects…with two other Rotary volunteers another day.

Ed’s Rotary involvement started in ’62 in Worland/2 yrs, Billings/3 yrs, Columbus, Neb/’74-’83/9 yrs, and back to Billings in ‘83 to present/29 years.President of Columbus Rotary Club & President of the Billings Rotary Club 2011-2012Ed is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow & a Sustaining Member!

All together an actively participating Rotarian for

43 years!!