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Leonard Alden Steffen

Birth	:	22 Apr 1921 Colome, Tripp County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	28 May 2014 Winner, Tripp County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Colome Cemetery, Colome, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2638245, -99.7223816
Description	:	Leonard Alden Steffen was born April 22, 1921 in the home of his maternal grandparents. He was the first of eight children born to Fred and Josephine (Schroeder) Steffen. He attended country school south of Colome through the 8th grade. Then Leonard went to work on the family farm until he was called into the service. In June 1942, he was drafted into the Army and was stationed various places, including Germany, during his service to our country. Leonard was honorably discharged as a Tec 4 (Sargent) in December 1945. He returned home to work on the family farm and... Read More	Leonard Alden Steffen was born April 22, 1921 in the home of his maternal grandparents. He was the first of eight children born to Fred and Josephine (Schroeder) Steffen. He attended country school south of Colome through the 8th grade. Then Leonard went to work on the family farm until he was called into the service. In June 1942, he was drafted into the Army and was stationed various places, including Germany, during his service to our country. Leonard was honorably discharged as a Tec 4 (Sargent) in December 1945. He returned home to work on the family farm and then married the neighbor girl, Joyce Marie (Holden) Steffen on August 4, 1947. To this union 2 children were born, Jolene Hagen and Lennie Steffen. The couple lived most of their married life in the Colome community. In 2007, they moved to an apartment in Winner. Leonard worked most of his years as a farm hand for various area farmers. For 13 years, he worked for Tripp Co. as a motor grader operator. He loved being outside, and after retirement, enjoyed tinkering around the yard. When Leonard was young, he enjoyed training teams and saddle horses. His son and grandson inherited his love of horses. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and also of the St. Isidore Catholic Church. Leonard's joy was having visitors. His delight was having his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren visit anytime. He was always ready for a good game of cards with anyone willing to play. Leonard enjoyed going to Lower Brule for a good steak meal. Leonard Alden Steffen, Sr., 93, passed away at the Winner Regional Longterm Care on May 28, 2014. Leonard is survived by his wife, Joyce; his two children: Jolene (Matt) Hagen of Winner, SD and Lennie (Debbie) Steffen of Colome, SD; five grandchildren: Marty (Michelle) Hagen, Amy (Joe) Paulson, Lenna (Vince) Thieman, Shane (Beth) Steffen, and Desirae (Matt) Vobr; 21 great grandchildren; two sisters: Betty Kirwan and Doris Zimberle; one brother: Jack Fritz Steffen; four sisters-in-laws: Edna Kartak, Luella Marsh, Dorothy Steffen, and Sharon Dawson, and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his parents-in-law; two sisters: Helen Steffen and Stella Doty; two brothers: Vic and Bob Steffen; an infant grandson: Daniel; a sister-in-law; seven brothers-in-law, and a nephew. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Funeral services for Leonard Steffen, Sr., were held Monday, June 2, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Colome, SD with Father Andrzej Wyrostek as Celebrant. A visitation was held Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. with a Christian Wake service at 7 p.m. at the church. Sunday evening music was provided by Debbie Steffen, pianist, vocalists Lenna Thieman, Desirae Vobr, and Shane Steffen singing "Amazing Grace" and "On Eagles Wings." Altar Servers were Alexa McKenzie and Taylor Hrabanek. Music was provided by Cindy Sealey, organist, Rachael Shippy, vocalist, singing "The Old Rugged Cross" and Geoff Smith, vocalist, singing "One Day at a Time," "Softly and Tenderly," and "Daddy's Hands." Eucharist Minister was Janette Shippy. Lector was Arlene Rezac. Cantor was Rachael Shippy. Amy Paulson, Lenna Thieman, Desirae Vobr, Beth Steffen, and Michelle Crawford were in charge of registration. Flower attendants were Cassondra Paulson, Katrina Paulson, Charyzma Hagen, Steffan Hagen, Holden Thieman, and Layton Thieman. Casket Bearers were Marty Hagen, Shane Steffen, Joe Paulson, Vince Thieman, Matt Vobr, and Galen Lewis. Interment was in the Colome City Cemetery, Colome, SD. Military honors were provided by Thayer Waters American Legion Post 146 of Colome, SD and VFW Post 4674 of Winner, SD.

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Leonard Alden Steffen's memorial is located at: Colome Cemetery, Colome, Tripp County, USA.
When did Leonard Alden Steffen death?
Leonard Alden Steffen death on 28 May 2014 in Winner, Tripp County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.2638245
Longitude: -99.7223816

Family Members:

Parent

Fred Steffen

(1898 - 1953)

Josephine C Schroeder Steffen

(1898 - 1981)

Spouse

Joyce Marie Holden Steffen

(1930 - 2018)

Siblings

Stella Othelia Steffen Doty

(1925 - 1981)

Robert Henry Steffen

(1927 - 1957)

Jack Fritz Steffen

(1934 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Colome Cemetery
Colome, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2638245, -99.7223816

2. Saint Isidore Catholic Cemetery
Colome, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2638200, -99.7223800

3. ZCBJ Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3245300, -99.8700800

4. Saint Augustine Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2263940, -99.5334467

5. Dallas Hillview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2271996, -99.5310974

6. Winner City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3850000, -99.8510000

7. Winner City South Catholic Cemetery
Winner, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3850000, -99.8520000

8. Old Lamro Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3574900, -99.8896700

9. Congregational Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1116982, -99.8199997

10. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0895700, -99.7700300

11. Evangelical Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1401970, -99.5147400

12. Czech National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2118988, -99.4636002

13. Rock Valley Cemetery
Wewela, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0641300, -99.6918100

14. Gibson Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0642014, -99.6908035

15. IOOF Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2380000, -99.4480000

16. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2202988, -99.4338989

17. Dixon Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3932991, -99.4738998

18. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Paxton, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0823490, -99.5336010

19. Mniska Presbyterian Cemetery
Bull Creek Township, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4593800, -99.5531500

20. Saint Boniface Catholic Cemetery
Clearfield, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2130000, -100.0450000

21. Ascension Chapel Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0656400, -99.9211800

22. Our Savior Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4756012, -99.5500031

23. West Enterprise Cemetery
Burton, Keya Paha County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9785995, -99.7478027

24. Ideal Cemetery
Ideal, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5435982, -99.8711014