1939
Mrs.
2016
Mrs. Jeannie Moxley-Staab
June 25, 1939 — January 7, 2016
Regina (Jeannie) Moxley-Staab died at her home in Overland Park, Kansas on the 7th day of January 2016.
Jeannie was born on June 25th, 1939, in Ricketts, Iowa to Walter H. and Myrtle C. Schultz. She graduated from Schleswig High School in Schleswig, Iowa. Jeannie then entered college and graduated from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa in 1961. While at Drake University she was active in many university activities and was a majorette for the Drake University marching band. It was at Drake where she met her future husband F. W. (Bill) Moxley. Jeannie married Bill in 1961 and they had a son, Mark William Moxley. They lived in Des Moines, Chicago, and Los Angeles before moving to Overland Park Kansas. Bill Moxley died in 1984.
Regina started her twirling career in 1956 taking lessons from Joan Posekany in Omaha. In addition to competing (and winning many awards), she was a frequent performer at area veterans hospitals and various charity events as well as feature twirler with the Drake University Marching 100. . She appeared on the Ted Mack Armature Hour TV show and was a twirling instructor at the Mack Camp. Following college, Regina went on to become a well -known teacher and judge. Her Shooting Stars team won many state and national awards. While living in Illinois, she was twirling instructor for the Silver Knights Drum and Baton Corps who won many national championships. Her twirling career continued as a popular nationally recognized judge where she was a mentor to many and respected by all. In addition to judging state, regional and national competitions throughout the United States, Regina directed Missouri State Twirling competition for many years. She also was an original member of the National Coalition for the Advancement of Baton Twirling directing competitions and formulating policy. In 2002, she was inducted into the National Baton Twirling Hall of Fame recognizing her dedication and expertise. Regina was passionate for her sport as well as a true inspiration and motivator for all those loving the sport of baton twirling.
Jeannie continued to live in Overland Park where she met her future husband Stephen W. (Steve) Staab in1987 and they married in 1990. Jeannie worked at United Telecom/Sprint from 1985 until retiring in1993. After retiring from Sprint she started her own business specializing in desktop publishing, computer support for other small companies, and web page design and support.
In college Jeannie was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. After retiring she became very active in the KC Kappa Alum Association providing technical assistance related to publication of the association newsletter. Jeannie also served in various capacities related to the Kappa Holiday Homes Tour.
Jeannie was also a certified SCUBA diver. With her dive partner Steve she explored the underwater world in many locations including the Florida Keys, the Caribbean (St. Martins, Bahamas, and St. Thomas), Mexico (Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, and Cosumel) and Isla de Margarita off the coast of Venezuela.
Jeannie was never afraid to try something new from hot air balloon rides with granddaughter Meghan to fishing in the wilds of Canada and watching grandson Will throw fish parts to the bears (from a good distance).
Jeannie and Steve enjoyed life together. They traveled together throughout this continent and abroad. Trips abroad included Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Jeannie loved her Church and was active in the Atonement Lutheran Church.
Jeannie enjoyed family activities with her son Mark and her grandchildren and entertained them for family functions as often as she could. She had a wide circle of friends in the community and enjoyed getting together for various activities.
Jeannie’s death was caused by an illness she treated for years, but through it all, she maintained a positive attitude, right up to the time of her death.
Jeannie was survived by her husband Steve, her son Mark (Michelle), a granddaughter Meghan, a grandson Will and a sister Sandi Landsness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter H. and Myrtle C. Schultz and her first husband Bill.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given in memory of Jeannie to the Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries or the ACPCA.
Jeannie was born on June 25th, 1939, in Ricketts, Iowa to Walter H. and Myrtle C. Schultz. She graduated from Schleswig High School in Schleswig, Iowa. Jeannie then entered college and graduated from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa in 1961. While at Drake University she was active in many university activities and was a majorette for the Drake University marching band. It was at Drake where she met her future husband F. W. (Bill) Moxley. Jeannie married Bill in 1961 and they had a son, Mark William Moxley. They lived in Des Moines, Chicago, and Los Angeles before moving to Overland Park Kansas. Bill Moxley died in 1984.
Regina started her twirling career in 1956 taking lessons from Joan Posekany in Omaha. In addition to competing (and winning many awards), she was a frequent performer at area veterans hospitals and various charity events as well as feature twirler with the Drake University Marching 100. . She appeared on the Ted Mack Armature Hour TV show and was a twirling instructor at the Mack Camp. Following college, Regina went on to become a well -known teacher and judge. Her Shooting Stars team won many state and national awards. While living in Illinois, she was twirling instructor for the Silver Knights Drum and Baton Corps who won many national championships. Her twirling career continued as a popular nationally recognized judge where she was a mentor to many and respected by all. In addition to judging state, regional and national competitions throughout the United States, Regina directed Missouri State Twirling competition for many years. She also was an original member of the National Coalition for the Advancement of Baton Twirling directing competitions and formulating policy. In 2002, she was inducted into the National Baton Twirling Hall of Fame recognizing her dedication and expertise. Regina was passionate for her sport as well as a true inspiration and motivator for all those loving the sport of baton twirling.
Jeannie continued to live in Overland Park where she met her future husband Stephen W. (Steve) Staab in1987 and they married in 1990. Jeannie worked at United Telecom/Sprint from 1985 until retiring in1993. After retiring from Sprint she started her own business specializing in desktop publishing, computer support for other small companies, and web page design and support.
In college Jeannie was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. After retiring she became very active in the KC Kappa Alum Association providing technical assistance related to publication of the association newsletter. Jeannie also served in various capacities related to the Kappa Holiday Homes Tour.
Jeannie was also a certified SCUBA diver. With her dive partner Steve she explored the underwater world in many locations including the Florida Keys, the Caribbean (St. Martins, Bahamas, and St. Thomas), Mexico (Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, and Cosumel) and Isla de Margarita off the coast of Venezuela.
Jeannie was never afraid to try something new from hot air balloon rides with granddaughter Meghan to fishing in the wilds of Canada and watching grandson Will throw fish parts to the bears (from a good distance).
Jeannie and Steve enjoyed life together. They traveled together throughout this continent and abroad. Trips abroad included Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Jeannie loved her Church and was active in the Atonement Lutheran Church.
Jeannie enjoyed family activities with her son Mark and her grandchildren and entertained them for family functions as often as she could. She had a wide circle of friends in the community and enjoyed getting together for various activities.
Jeannie’s death was caused by an illness she treated for years, but through it all, she maintained a positive attitude, right up to the time of her death.
Jeannie was survived by her husband Steve, her son Mark (Michelle), a granddaughter Meghan, a grandson Will and a sister Sandi Landsness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter H. and Myrtle C. Schultz and her first husband Bill.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given in memory of Jeannie to the Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries or the ACPCA.
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