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Claude Steffes Obituary
was born in Johnsburg, WI on December 16th, 1923. He passed away on March 13, 2011 at 87 years old. He grew up in Kiel, WI on the family farm while writing music arrangements for local big bands later having his own band for over 20 years. Alice Larson and Claude married in 1944 still touring until 1952 when he became a grocery store owner in IA and WI. In WI, at 43 he went back to school studying accounting and became Vice President of Midwest Accounting. In 1984, Alice and Claude moved to Sun Lakes, AZ. He is survived by their only child, Diane and many nephews and nieces. He will be deeply missed by all those he has touched. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church of Christ, 25635 Country Club Dr., Sun Lakes, AZ. Donations may be made to the Chandler Humane Society or the Chandler Symphony. Condolences may be made to www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com.
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Rob and Blanche Hines-Phillips
March 28, 2011
My first entry didn't take I guess. We said we remember your Dad as a very handsome and talented man. He will be duly missed and we are so sorry for your loss.
Mark Salem
March 18, 2011
Claude last had his Cadillac in for service on 123010. He was a VIP Customer of ours since the mid 80's. His Customer number was 49 and we are at 30,252. We always spent time catching up and I really enjoyed visiting with Claude when he came in and waited for car service. I knew he was an accountant, but I never knew of his music skills or his carving skills. But he did love the freedon his motorhome gave him! God Bless you Claude, I will miss you.
Cindy Schindelholz
March 17, 2011
Diane, your Dad was sure a wonderful guy and a joy to be around. I remember the many talks we used to have together, and how proud he was of both you and Jim. I look at all the things around our house that he has carved and it brings a smile to my face thinking of him. I know we will all miss him greatly, but we have so many memories of him through what he has said and all that he has made, that he will live on forever in our hearts.
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