STEPHAN E. KAKACEK Sr.

KAKACEK Sr., STEPHAN E. Stephan E. Kakacek, Sr. passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010 with his devoted family by his side. He was 61 years old. Steve was born January 10, 1949 in Naperville, IL to Frank and Genevieve Kakacek, the fourth of seven children. At age 3, he moved to California. Steve graduated from Irvington High School (Fremont, CA) in 1967 and joined the US Navy. Following his service in Vietnam, he married Kathy and settled in Santee, CA. They were married for 38 wonderful years. Steve began working for San Diego State University as a groundskeeper in 1971. During his 33 years of service, he worked as both the supervisor of the Irrigation and the Plumbing Shops. Steve enjoyed being an active member of the community and creating a positive environment for youth. He coached soccer and was an involved member of both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. He served multiple years as Cubmaster for Pack 380 and later continued on with Boy Scout Troop 360. Steve also served as a religious award moderator in Scouting. He shared his strong faith by teaching Confirmation Classes with his wife Kathy for four years at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Steve then continued to teach religious education classes with the youth at Guardian Angels Catholic Church. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and children throughout the world. He will be remembered for his advice, his humor, and his endless love for his family and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Steve was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy, his son and daughter-in-law Stephan and Goldie Kakacek, his son and daughter-in-law Joseph Kakacek and Wendy Swaner, his son Jonathan Kakacek, his daughter and son-in-law Jacqueline and Thomas Spargo, and his beloved grandchildren: Brenen, Olivia, Kirstin, Calvin and Katy. A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Santee, CA. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation in Steve's name to St. Vincent de Paul, 3350 E Street, San Diego CA 92102.