OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Jerry Staton, a longtime football coach from Oskaloosa, died on Thursday at the age of 84. KCCI reports his coaching career spanned several schools, including Pella Christian and Oskaloosa, where he led the team to a state title in 1996. Staton was also named Iowa’s National Coach of the Year in 2014 while coaching at Albia.

Jerry Staton (Bates Funeral Chapel – photo)

On Friday night, football stadiums, including Clarinda, Albia, and Vinton, lit up for the night to pay tribute to Staton. A memorial service will be held for the beloved coach Nov. 17 in Oskaloosa.