If you’re familiar with Kermit Staggers, a former Republican State Senator who served from 1995-2002, who also served three terms on the Sioux Falls City Council, Kermit had bowed out from running for a fourth term in late 2016 as a result of health issues, which have troubled him over the past several years.
I was informed last night that Kermit has been transferred into hospice care, and may not be long for this world.
Please keep him and the entire Staggers family in your prayers.
A rock. May your remaining journey be blessed. You gave so much for which I’m grateful.
Sad news indeed. He served us all well. Praying for him and his family as they journey through his final days.
Saw Kermit at Sanford a while ago, physically a bit less than he was – but same smile. Serving with him could drive you nuts, in a good sort of way. He is very principled, although sometimes they seemed to get lost in the woods of reality. But he is ALWAYS polite, friendly and willing to listen. Never forget when Janklow turned Kermit beat red with a huge kiss to the forehead as the Governor walked up to the rostrum to thank the senate for a pretty tough lift of a session in 1995. Senator Staggers is a good man
I have fond memories of Dr. Staggers, as I knew him when I was a student at USF. He always encouraged students to disagree with him in his classes to bring about discussion. I found his classes interesting and thought provoking. And I always appreciated it when he told me I was absolutely right. But then I usually agreed with him!