Danny Staples (politician)

Danny Lew Staples (April 1, 1932 – July 22, 2003)   was a Missouri politician and former state senator from Eminence, Missouri. He served for 20 years in the Missouri Senate (1983-2003) and 6 years in the Missouri House (1976-1982). Before becoming a politician, Stapes was a truck driver. During his career in the state senate, he chaired committees for the Missouri state transportation and prison systems.

Personal life
Danny Staples was married to Barbara Staples. He had 2 children from a previous marriage, Robin and Richard. Barbara had 3 children from a previous marriage, Jeannine, Janet, and Joe.