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Bernard Clement “Ben” Steffensmeier

Birth	:	7 Apr 1962 Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 May 2015 Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Cemetery, Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7855000, -91.6010000
Description	:	Bernard Clement ”Ben” Steffensmeier, 53 years, of St. Paul, Iowa died at 1:03 am Sunday, May 24, 2015 at The Madison, Fort Madison, Iowa. He was born April 7, 1962 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a son of Ernest F. “Ernie” and Clotilda “Tillie” (Kruse) Steffensmeier. On March 20, 1993 at West Point, Iowa he married Jennifer “Jenny” Haeger. She survives. Ben lived in the area all his life. He was a 1980 graduate of Fort Madison High School. He was a member of St. James the Less Church, St. Paul, Iowa. In February of 1982 he established and operated Steffensmeier... Read More	Bernard Clement ”Ben” Steffensmeier, 53 years, of St. Paul, Iowa died at 1:03 am Sunday, May 24, 2015 at The Madison, Fort Madison, Iowa. He was born April 7, 1962 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a son of Ernest F. “Ernie” and Clotilda “Tillie” (Kruse) Steffensmeier. On March 20, 1993 at West Point, Iowa he married Jennifer “Jenny” Haeger. She survives. Ben lived in the area all his life. He was a 1980 graduate of Fort Madison High School. He was a member of St. James the Less Church, St. Paul, Iowa. In February of 1982 he established and operated Steffensmeier Welding and Manufacturing, Pilot Grove, Iowa. This was his passion. He also liked to play cards, raise chickens and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He especially loved spending time with his wife and kids, family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer “Jenny” Steffensmeier, of Fort Madison, Iowa; his mother, Clotilda “Tillie” Steffensmeier, of Houghton, Iowa; three sons: Isaac Steffensmeier, Aaron Steffensmeier, and Nathan Steffensmeier; two daughters, Rachel Steffensmeier and Sarah Steffensmeier; seven brothers: Chris (Mary) Steffensmeier, of Salem, Iowa; Ernest Jr. (Annette) Steffensmeier, of Fort Madison, Iowa; Gordon (Kathy) Steffensmeier, of Corvallis, Oregon; Craig (Jeanine) Steffensmeier, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Glenn (Ann) Steffensmeier, of Hillsboro, Iowa; Douglas (Diane) Steffensmeier, of West Point, Iowa; and Gary (Margaret) Steffensmeier, of Farmington, Iowa; four sisters: Deborah (Ron) Becker, of Wever, Iowa; Michelle (Ted) Wenke, of Douds, Iowa; Brenda (Dave) Meierotto, of West Point, Iowa; and Colleen (Todd) Holder, of Raleigh, North Carolina; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, one sister, Melanie Steffensmeier, and one great niece, Adrianna Wanat. A Rosary will be recited at 3:30 pm Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the St. James the Less Church, St. Paul, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 5:00 - 7:30 pm Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the church, where a Christian Vigil service will be held at 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the St. James the Less Church, St. Paul, Iowa, with Reverend Bruce DeRammelaere. Burial will be at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Houghton, Iowa. A memorial has been established for the Fort Madison High School Industrial Technology Programs, contributions may be left at the church or the funeral home. ∼ Bernard Clement ”Ben” Steffensmeier, 53 years, of St. Paul, Iowa died at 1:03 am Sunday, May 24, 2015 at The Madison, Fort Madison, Iowa. He was born April 7, 1962 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a son of Ernest F. “Ernie” and Clotilda “Tillie” (Kruse) Steffensmeier. On March 20, 1993 at West Point, Iowa he married Jennifer “Jenny” Haeger. She survives. Ben lived in the area all his life. He was a 1980 graduate of Fort Madison High School. He was a member of St. James the Less Church, St. Paul, Iowa. In February of 1982 he established and operated Steffensmeier Welding and Manufacturing, Pilot Grove, Iowa. This was his passion. He also liked to play cards, raise chickens and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He especially loved spending time with his wife and kids, family and friends. He is survived by his wife,his mother, three sons,two daughters, seven brothers,four sisters,several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, one sister, Melanie Steffensmeier, and one great niece, Adrianna Wanat.

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Bernard Clement “Ben” Steffensmeier's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Cemetery, Houghton, Lee County, USA.
When did Bernard Clement “Ben” Steffensmeier death?
Bernard Clement “Ben” Steffensmeier death on 24 May 2015 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7855000
Longitude: -91.6010000

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Parent

Ernest F. “Ernie” Steffensmeier

(1924 - 2007)

Clotilda “Tillie” Kruse Steffensmeier

(1927 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Cemetery
Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7855000, -91.6010000

2. Old Pilot Grove Cemetery
Pilot Grove, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7935670, -91.5382150

3. Clay Grove Cemetery
West Point, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7425900, -91.5642800

4. East Grove Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8329050, -91.5468410

5. McCracken Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7274200, -91.5695500

6. Salem South Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8470001, -91.6210022

7. Saint James Cemetery
Saint Paul, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7696000, -91.5185900

8. Kennedy Farm Cemetery
Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7444070, -91.6670000

9. Salem East Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8569000, -91.6120500

10. Sharon Cemetery
Mount Hamill, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7261940, -91.6605410

11. Bayles Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7990600, -91.7025700

12. New Garden Quaker Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7780900, -91.4964100

13. Hicks Cemetery
Lowell, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8210840, -91.5004920

14. Bonnell Cemetery
Franklin, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7057991, -91.5635986

15. Boyleston Cemetery
Lowell, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8390250, -91.5051910

16. Sax Family Cemetery
Primrose, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7027890, -91.6502551

17. Hunting Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8632250, -91.5386870

18. Cook Cemetery
Primrose, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6974983, -91.6318970

19. Beeler Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6918983, -91.6132965

20. J Goldsmiths Burying Ground
West Point, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333730, -91.4973000

21. Wallingford Cemetery
Harrisburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7567700, -91.7230000

22. Hillsboro Cemetery
Hillsboro, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8310400, -91.7145000

23. Creel Farm Cemetery
West Point, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7472220, -91.4752780

24. Blacksmith Cemetery
Franklin, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7078018, -91.5096970