Steve Staker
Steve Staker (May 28, 1943 – April 28, 2020), also known as Papa Stake,[1][3] was an American football coach.[4] He attended at Upper Iowa University.[1] Staker served as a football coach at the Coe College.[5] He was honored the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award in the category Division III.[6]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 28, 1943 Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | April 28, 2020 (aged 76) Lisbon, Iowa, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Position(s) | Fullback[1] |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2004–2015[2] | Coe College |
Personal life
Staker was married to Linda King,[1] until his death in 2020.[5] They've had 4 children.[5]
Staker died in April 2020 of gallbladder cancer in Lisbon, Iowa, at the age of 76.[5]
Legacy
Coe College registered a particular plaque at the Clark Field Stadium.[4] It's marked with people celebrating his career featuring the Hall of Fame.[4]
References
- "Steve K. Staker (1943-2020)". The Gazette. May 3, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- "Former high school coach passes away". The Courier. April 29, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- Johnson, Jeff (April 19, 2020). "Driving by to show 'Papa Stake' their love and support". The Gazette. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- Coe College (February 10, 2021). "Courier Winter 2021". Issuu. p. 13. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- Johnson, Jeff (April 28, 2020). "Steve Staker, beloved Coe College and hall of fame Iowa high school football coach, dies at 76". The Gazette. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- "Coe's Staker named Division III coach of the year". The Gazette. January 6, 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
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