Background
Stauffer, Richard La Vergne was born on April 1, 1932 in New Cambria, Kansas, United States. Son of Kenneth L. and Mary (Bell) Stauffer.
Stauffer, Richard La Vergne was born on April 1, 1932 in New Cambria, Kansas, United States. Son of Kenneth L. and Mary (Bell) Stauffer.
Bachelor of Science, Kansas State Teachers College, 1955. Master of Science, Kansas University, 1962.
Teacher art Emporia City Schools, Kansas, 1957—1962. Professor art Emporia State University, from 1962. Judicator Scholastic Art Awards, Wichita, from 1984.
Served with United States Army, 1955-1957.
Chairman, trustee Congressional Church, 1985. President Friends of Art, Emporia, 1970. Fellow: National Art Education (Outstanding Art Educator 1984).
Member: Kansas Sculpture Association (regional adviser 1983-1987, Group Sculpture Design prize 1984), Kansas Art Education Association (editor 1984-1988), Kansas Artist Craftsman Association (treasurer 1973-1977).
Married Mary Hake, August 23, 1953. Children: Brad, Bridgett, Brendy.