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Doris B. Rieken Steffen

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Birth	:	17 Jul 1928 Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Sep 2018 Elma, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery, Riceville, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3163986, -92.5547028
Description	:	Doris B. Rieken, age 90, died on Thursday evening, September 27, 2018 at Colonial Manor in Elma, Iowa. She was born on the family farm south of Riceville, Iowa to Edward and Gertrude Rieken. She was the oldest of three children. She married the love of her life, Milton (Mike) Steffen on August 26, 1949 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Parsonage. She was a farm wife until they retired and moved into Riceville. On the farm, she kept the books, fixed machinery, all while raising a family and teaching her... Read More	Doris B. Rieken, age 90, died on Thursday evening, September 27, 2018 at Colonial Manor in Elma, Iowa. She was born on the family farm south of Riceville, Iowa to Edward and Gertrude Rieken. She was the oldest of three children. She married the love of her life, Milton (Mike) Steffen on August 26, 1949 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Parsonage. She was a farm wife until they retired and moved into Riceville. On the farm, she kept the books, fixed machinery, all while raising a family and teaching her children life lessons including how to play cards. She was a loving wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, daughter, sister, and friend. She led an amazing life of doing, creating, and giving to her family, friends, and church. Doris took great pride in her children and their accomplishments. She was a wonderful homemaker and greatly enjoyed spending time with her family. She took great pride in being a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church for 90 years. She was a member of Ladies Aid, the quilting group, ordered cards, and sent out cards for the church. She volunteered her time for many things at the church. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She also volunteered at the Riceville nursing home over the years including watering the flowers, doing mending of clothing, providing birthday cards, making mother’s day corsages, visiting and playing cards with residents. We will remember her humor and quick wit, positive attitude, resilience, her work ethic, her creativity, and willingness to help others. She loved playing cards with her friends and family, going to the casino, catching a bigger fish than her husband, and making quilts for her grandchildren and the church. Survivors include children: Norma (Robert) Gronwoldt of Waterloo, IA, Nadine (Tony) Goergen of Rochester, MN, Russell (Tammy) Steffen of Sumner, IA, Carol (Tom) Eling of Menomonee Falls, WI, and Karen (Eric) Idso of Stewartville, MN; a son-in-law, Mike Palmersheim of Wabasha, MN; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and expecting one more; brother Donald Rieken and sister Shirley Rieken. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Mike; and her daughter Nancy Palmersheim of Wabasha, MN. Doris's wishes were to have memorials to St. Peter's Lutheran Church for the Cemetery Endowment fund. Lindstrom Funeral Home - Riceville

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Where is Doris B. Rieken Steffen's memorial?
Doris B. Rieken Steffen's memorial is located at: Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery, Riceville, Mitchell County, USA.
When did Doris B. Rieken Steffen death?
Doris B. Rieken Steffen death on 27 Sep 2018 in Elma, Howard County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.3163986
Longitude: -92.5547028

Family Members:

Parent

Edward William John Rieken

(1876 - 1950)

Gertrude Caroline Elizabeth Arndt Rieken

(1902 - 1998)

Spouse

Milton “Mike” Steffen

(1923 - 2013)

Siblings

Donald E. “Don” Rieken

(1930 - 2019)

Children

Nancy Lee Steffen Palmersheim

(1951 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery
Riceville, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3163986, -92.5547028

2. Calvary Cemetery
Riceville, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3497009, -92.5550003

3. Reckner Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2743988, -92.5152969

4. Riverside Cemetery
Riceville, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3676834, -92.5576324

5. Saint Peters Cemetery
New Haven, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2858315, -92.6427765

6. Beaver Creek Cemetery
Brownville, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3397217, -92.6727829

7. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2200012, -92.5149994

8. Calvary Cemetery
Elma, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2522011, -92.4421997

9. Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery
Maple Leaf, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3217000, -92.4082000

10. Howard Cemetery
Elma, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2517014, -92.4372025

11. Saratoga Township Cemetery
Saratoga, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3710000, -92.4023000

12. Wayne Cemetery
McIntire, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4411011, -92.5744019

13. Robbins Cemetery
David (historical), Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4150009, -92.6718979

14. Stillwater Cemetery
Orchard, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2130585, -92.6780624

15. Liberty Cemetery
Little Cedar, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3856010, -92.7230988

16. Calvary Cemetery
Alta Vista, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1983520, -92.4241590

17. Union Cemetery
Alta Vista, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1955605, -92.4169388

18. Deerfield Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1630592, -92.4955597

19. Howardville Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866989, -92.7016983

20. Saint Patricks Church Cemetery
McIntire, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4771996, -92.6508026

21. Deerfield Mennonite Church Cemetery
Deerfield, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1445100, -92.4954300

22. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Meyer, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4583282, -92.7011108

23. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2742004, -92.7917023

24. South Osage Mennonite Church Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2544556, -92.7915573