Robert “Bobby” Staten was born on August 15, 1938, to Leola and James Staten in Dallas, Texas. The family relocated to San Diego, where our father was stationed in the Army.
At a very early age, Bobby showed promise in baseball and track and field. While attending San Diego High School, he set records in high schools all over the state of California.
Bobby graduated from SDHS in 1957 with an athletic scholarship, where he continued to excel. He was named “Strong Man of the Year” in 1959 for track and field.
Our Bobby passed away on October 1, 2023. He will be missed dearly by all of his loved ones and friends.
