Theodore Steege
August 12, 1920 ~ November 15, 2011
Theodore E. 'Ted' Steege age 91 of Fredericksburg died Tuesday evening, November 15, 2011, at the New Hampton Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Peace United Church of Christ in Fredericksburg with Pastor Burt Williams officiating. Yvonne Lienau will be the organist accompanying the congregation singing, “Amazing Grace”, “How Great Thou Art” and “Rock of Ages”.
Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg with T.J. Steege, Darcy Fair, Luke Steege, Nicole Steege, Blake Steege and Steven Chambers as pallbearers.
Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Friday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg with further visitation one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.
Theodore Erwin Steege was born August 12, 1920, in rural Fredericksburg, Iowa the son of Theodore John and Elizabeth Ruth (Mohling) Steege. He was baptized and confirmed at the Peace Evangelical Church in Fredericksburg. Ted received his education from rural country School and the Fredericksburg High School, graduating in 1938.
On September 29, 1940, at Peace Evangelical Church in Fredericksburg, Ted was united in marriage to Jean Chambers. To this union one son, Theodore Steege III, was born on the family farm. Ted raised livestock and farmed his entire life. He was a former member of the Church Board, Chickasaw County Farm Bureau Board, Farmers Butter and Dairy Board, Fredericksburg School Board, Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors, Fredericksburg Development Board, nominated as Grand Dairyman in 1982, member of the Fredericksburg Lions and the Plum Creek Golf Course.
He enjoyed bowling, traveling, fishing and playing cards. In his later years he loved to watch Chicago Cubs Baseball.
Ted is survived by one son, Theodore Steege III and his wife Karen of Fredericksburg; three grandchildren, T.J. Steege of Fredericksburg, Luke (Kim) Steege of Prescott Valley, AZ and Darcy (Steffen) Fair of Elma; ten great-grandchildren, Nicole, Blake and McKenzie Steege of Fredericksburg, Sully, Watson, O’Malley, Ryder, Tillotti, and Fennegan Fair of Elma, Karsten Steege of Prescott Valley, AZ; one sister, Ella Nelson of New Hampton; brother and sister-in-laws, Keith (Marlene) Chambers of Denver, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean on August 18, 2007; three brothers, Laurence, Everett and John Steege; two sisters, Olinda Weidler and Lenore Dresch.
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Ted was a wonderful man. I always enjoyed our visits when i worked at the Care Center. I have thought of him often over the last couple years and miss him dearly. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I was only privileged to know Ted the past 2 years at the New Hampton Care Center. He was a wonderfully pleasant man. We spent time together each time I came to visit my mother and were BOTH fans of the Cubs. My prayers and condolences go out to all of his family.
Teddy and Karen and family, We want to extend our deepest sympathy to your family for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you face the difficult days and cherish your memories. Thinking of you all.
As a Hospice volunteer, I have been privileged to share several conversations with Ted over these past summer and fall months. I looked forward to our visits and will miss him greatly, as will many. It will be difficult for anyone to fill his space by the center’s front window. My sympathy to all; Ted became my friend !
Though I did not spend alot time with Ted over the years, I always knew how much respect and affection my grandfather Erwin and father Paul had for both Ted & Jean. I always got a report if anyone had seen or spoken with them. I do remember Ted’s voice, and I can still hear him chuckling and say my name. I know that he will be remembered and greatly missed. Karen Mohling
My husband and I would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of your beloved Ted. We would like to share with you something that has brought us much comfort at a similar time in our lives. John 11:14-44 shares with us the experience of Jesus resurrecting Lazarus here on earth before the very eyes of those he loved. We can only imagine the tears of joy when we too are reunited with our dear loved ones. (John 5:28,29) Ted will surely be missed by many of those who’s lives he shared, remember the experiences you shared together and learn from them, hold them close to your heart and cherish them. May you find comfort from those who surround you at this very difficult time. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. I met you father this past year when my mother entered the NHCC. He introduced himself and since that day always greeted me with a smile and wave as he sat by the front window. We would visit and I marveled at his positive outlook on life, may he rest in peace.
Special thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time with the loss of your father. He always said hello to me when I would visit my Aunt Selma Hahn at the care center before she died. Sometimes he would share what he had been doing. Always ready to have a story of some kind. Let the good memories sustain you at this time.
Teddy & Karen and family, Nancy & I want to send our sincere condolences to all of you upon the loss of your Dad. While I was in high school he was always such an encouraging baseball fan that I will never forget! I am certain all of you have precious memories that you will harbor in your thoughts each and everyday. Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Bob & Nancy Schmadeke, Cypress, TX
To Ted Steege Family, To You and Your family with Sympathy May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always. Ted you were great guy tell my dad hi for me when you get up there and your wife too We love you guys . your Friends Brenda Parks, Gloria Parks
Ted, Karen, and family-You have my deepest sympathy at this time for your loss. Ted was an absolute joy to care for during my time working at the New Hampton Care Center. I’ll always have fond memories of him and your mother Jean along with your great family. Take care!
Ted, Karen & family, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy. Your dad will truly be missed, he was a very fun loving person. I will miss his smile and wave and our little visits as I would come into the Care Center to see my husband Don. Don will also miss Ted and their chats at the the table at meal times. Hold your memories close and they will help you get through these very difficult days ahead. God Bless you all.
Mona and I send our loving thoughts and prayers to you. Ted was a role model for me in our neighborhood throughout the years. He was a great leader in the community. We send our sympathy from Iowa City! God bless, Terrill and Mona Ball
Ted,Karen and family, You are in our prayers at this most difficult time! Tod, Dena, and Zac Palmer
Ted, Karen and family our thoghts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Dean & Judy