Memorial

Michael Bradley Staton, 31, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, November 21, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11:00 am Monday, November 28, 2016 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids with visitation one hour prior to service. Officiating: Rev. Steve Qualben. Private family burial at a later date.

Michael was born May 15, 1985, the son of Gary and Sharon Staton in Bell County, Texas. He graduated from Linn-Mar High School and received his Associates of Science in Chemistry from Kirkwood Community College. Michael then attended Mount Mercy, where he was called by God, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies with a specialization in Pastoral Ministries. He had hoped to become a Missouri Synod Lutheran Pastor. 

He loved music and participated in many choral programs, including In-Step, and theater performances. Michael was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where he trained with Pastor Hedtke in Pastoral duties and the Stephen Ministry Program for caregiving. He was also a volunteer for West Ridge Care Center. More than anything, Michael loved his family and friends. He will be missed by all those that knew and loved him. 

Survivors include numerous grieving loved ones and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Michael.