Leora left us to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from her residence at age 91 with family around her. She was born in Bay City on April 16, 1929 to the late Arthur and Flora (Roese) Kramer. On November 8, 1952 she married the late Gerald Staudacher in Bay City. She was a long-time member of Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church. Over the years, she worked for Beadle's Canning, Industrial Brownhoist and Dr. DJ Mosher. In her spare time, she enjoyed her family, puzzles, pets, word searches and playing cards.
Lee is survived by her daughters, Gail (David) Gesinski and Tami (John) Springer; granddaughter, Dayna Gesinski; step granddaughter, Adrienne (Shawn) Harmon; step great grandchildren, Ava and Sam Harmon and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband of 42 years and parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Verna (Tony) Nearman; twin brother, Lloyd (Loretta) Kramer; sisters-in-law, Marjory (Murl) Ray, Virginia (Edward) Swanson and brother-in-law, Lyle (MaryJane) Staudacher.
Funeral and Committal services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Mt. Olive Ev. Lutheran Church. Officiating will be Pastor Zach Steinke with private burial in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to Mt. Olive Ev. Lutheran Church or a charity of the donor's choice. For online condolences visit
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