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Dale E. Steffen, 89, of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota passed away on March 17, 2025. Dale was born in Davenport, Iowa on June 1, 1935, the second child of the late Zella (Schuett) and Harry Steffen.
In 1953, he graduated from Davenport High School in Davenport, Iowa. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Elnora ‘Norie’ Steffen on May 12, 1956 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. Dale and Norie farmed in New Boston, Illinois for many years and retired in 1995. After retirement, they moved to Oak Run near Dahinda, IL and lived there for approximately 20 years.
Dale’s favorite activities included: spending time with family and friends, golfing, playing cards, gardening, and traveling. He also enjoyed volunteering at church, with the local American Legion, as a First Responder and for several other organizations throughout his life.
Dale is survived by 4 children; Doug (Marsha) Steffen, Portland, OR, Darryl (Denise) Steffen, New Lenox, IL, David (Cherry) Steffen, Topeka, KS, and Lisa (Peter) Cross, Stillwater, MN; 6 granddaughters, Julie (Greg) Sturgis, Concord, NH, Jenna Steffen, Morris, IL, Elise and Emma Steffen, Portland, OR, Rachel Steffen, Dallas, TX, and Anna Cross, Stillwater, MN; 2 great-grandchildren, Sophia Sturgis, Concord, NH, and William Windsor, Morris, IL.; sister, Arlene (Gene) Vincent and brother-in-law, Allen Lamp.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Norie; and sister, Nelda Lamp.
Per Dale’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and he will be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Service.
9 Comments
Wonderful Christian.
Dale was such a great guy! He was always so nice and cheerful towards me at church. Prayers to your family. -Kristi Rogers, New Richmond UMC Secretary
Dale was always smiling loved to visit. We shared garden interests..Living at DF also gardening at Westfield Gardens. I worked at DF before retired. Sending prayers to family in loss of wonderful Dad an friend. HUGS /LOVE, Marilyn
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.
We are sending our love and deepest sympathy to you all. He will be remembered as a wonderful man. .Shirlee &Bill
Our sympathy and prayers are with the family. We always enjoyed going to dances with Dale and Norie always had lots of fun.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember coming to your house on Sundays and visiting when you lived in New Boston. I pray that your treasured memories of your dad will keep you strong. Peace be with you-
Our deepest sympathies are with you during this time.
Always enjoy visiting with both of your parents. Your Grandpa Steffen and my father were brothers.
My Sympathy to the family of Dale. I went to Country school with Dale. We were in the same class of 5. If bad weather we stayed at their farm house until my parents could come get us. 2 of us in our class still living. I did email Dale as Arlene gave it to me couple years ago. Remembering Dale as very kind person.
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