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GARRY STEPPLER Obituary
March 13, 1941 - February 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Garry Steppler on February 24, 2026. Born in Miami, Manitoba, to Arnold and Edna Steppler, Garry grew up working on the family farm before trading the fields for a career in finance.
Garry dedicated his early career to RBC before embarking on a new adventure in 1977, moving to Mine Centre, Ontario, to own and operate a fishing resort on Turtle Lake with his first wife, Karen Ramstad. He later returned to his professional roots at Dunwoody Chartered Accountants and Bearskin Airlines, where he worked until retirement.
In his later years, Garry found joy in the simple pleasures of life: his meticulous garden, travelling with his wife Joan, and the company of his grandchildren.
Garry is survived by his wife Joan McEachern, Daughter Wendy Steppler (Don Kells) Son Scot Steppler (Patti), Stepdaughter Krista Girard-Jobin (David), Stepson Jason Holmes (Michelle), Stepdaughter Jane Battiston (Brooks), Grandchildren Alek Steppler, Daniel & Sofie Girard-Jobin. Brothers Raymond Steppler (Carol) and Danny Steppler, Sisters Betty Watkins and Judy Labossiere (Don). Step grandchildren, Aaron, Todd, Amelia, Braidon, Donny and Mariah. Great grandchildren, Ember and Finley any many nieces and nephews.
Garry was predeceased by Karen Ramstad, Marilyn Steppler, brothers Clair, Roy Steppler, and sister Marion Heinrichs.
Our father kept a garden. A garden of the heart; He planted all the good things, That gave our lives their start. He turned us to the sunshine, And encouraged us to dream: Fostering and nurturing The seeds of self-esteem. And when the winds and rain came, He protected us enough; But not too much because he knew We would stand up strong and tough. His constant good example, Always taught us right from wrong; Markers for our pathway that will last a lifetime long. We are our Fathers garden, We are his legacy. Thank you Dad we love you.
A celebration of Garry's life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Garry Steppler on February 24, 2026. Born in Miami, Manitoba, to Arnold and Edna Steppler, Garry grew up working on the family farm before trading the fields for a career in finance.
Garry dedicated his early career to RBC before embarking on a new adventure in 1977, moving to Mine Centre, Ontario, to own and operate a fishing resort on Turtle Lake with his first wife, Karen Ramstad. He later returned to his professional roots at Dunwoody Chartered Accountants and Bearskin Airlines, where he worked until retirement.
In his later years, Garry found joy in the simple pleasures of life: his meticulous garden, travelling with his wife Joan, and the company of his grandchildren.
Garry is survived by his wife Joan McEachern, Daughter Wendy Steppler (Don Kells) Son Scot Steppler (Patti), Stepdaughter Krista Girard-Jobin (David), Stepson Jason Holmes (Michelle), Stepdaughter Jane Battiston (Brooks), Grandchildren Alek Steppler, Daniel & Sofie Girard-Jobin. Brothers Raymond Steppler (Carol) and Danny Steppler, Sisters Betty Watkins and Judy Labossiere (Don). Step grandchildren, Aaron, Todd, Amelia, Braidon, Donny and Mariah. Great grandchildren, Ember and Finley any many nieces and nephews.
Garry was predeceased by Karen Ramstad, Marilyn Steppler, brothers Clair, Roy Steppler, and sister Marion Heinrichs.
Our father kept a garden. A garden of the heart; He planted all the good things, That gave our lives their start. He turned us to the sunshine, And encouraged us to dream: Fostering and nurturing The seeds of self-esteem. And when the winds and rain came, He protected us enough; But not too much because he knew We would stand up strong and tough. His constant good example, Always taught us right from wrong; Markers for our pathway that will last a lifetime long. We are our Fathers garden, We are his legacy. Thank you Dad we love you.
A celebration of Garry's life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com
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Published by The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal on Mar. 4, 2026.
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Dave and Gina Grant
March 4, 2026
Gina and I send our heartfelt condolences to you Wendy and to your entire family. Losing a father is such a hard event to go through. We send our love.
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