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I still keep his name and address in the “ S “ in my address book. I always enjoyed our correspondence.
Carmen Entin
December 15, 2021
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Obituary
LAUREL - Danny Eugene Steppe, 59, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 18, 2007.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, at Smith Funeral Chapel at 315 E. Third St. in Laurel. Burial with military honors will follow at Laurel Cemetery.
Danny was born March 20, 1948, in Pratt, Kan., the son of Walter and Irene (Helsel) Steppe. He graduated from Greensburg High School and joined the Navy shortly after. He met Diana Hurst and, after three months of courting, they married Sept. 9, 1967. They moved to Virginia where Danny was stationed. Danny re-enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in Texas. They moved back to Greensburg, Kan., where Danny worked as an electrician for the Santa Fe Railroad in Dodge City, Kan. They eventually moved to Dodge City, where he continued to work for Santa Fe. Danny and his family moved to La Junta, Colo., where he was a foreman for the railroad. They finally settled in Laurel, where Danny worked as a Federal railroad investigator for 16 years.
Danny enjoyed fly fishing and hunting. He was an active Shriner and Boy Scout leader in Kansas. He also worked with the Boy Scout Koshares in Colorado.
Survivors include his wife, Diana of Laurel; his sons and daughters-in-law, Eric (Lesa) Steppe of Sultan, Wash., David Steppe of Billings, Scott (Dena) Steppe of Topeka, Kan., Justin (Christina) Steppe of Billings, Terry (JoLayne) Steppe of Billings; his only daughter and son-in-law, Dana (Russ) Hart of Sheridan, Wyo.; 13 grandchildren, Johnny Hogenson of Anchorage, Alaska, Jessica and Ryan Steppe of Sultan, Zoey and Addison Steppe of Topeka, Bethany Hart of Sheridan, Cory, Brandon, Bralynn, Bradlea, Grace, Burke and Alex Steppe, all of Billings; his mother, Irene Steppe of Pratt; and his sister, Clydie Prince of Pratt. Danny is preceded in death by his father, Walter Steppe; and his father-in-law, Thomas Hurst.
Donations can be sent to Shrine Hospital For Crippled Children, PO Box 20673, Billings, MT 59104.
This obituary was originally published in the Billings Gazette.
Guest Book
I still have Dans address in my address book. I think of him every time I go to the S . Never met him but enjoyed writing back-and-forth.
Carmen Entin
December 15, 2019 | Spring Lake, MI | Friend
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I think of Dan often....I truly miss him, his dry humor and his professionalism here at FRA. I pray that all the family is doing well especially Di. You all are still in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope you all have a "Super 2009"....Take Care and Be Blessed....DWB...
David Brooks
December 16, 2008 | Camas, WA
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I think of Dan "the man" often, and miss his spirit. His passing was the inspiration for a piece of prose that is now on the memorial page on the Still's site. He made me laugh, he made my life richer having him in it!
I'm sorry that the Memorial page..Legacy, will no longer be here to visit.
Cat triller
December 15, 2008 | Vernon, BC
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The spirit is an ironic thing to me because I was thinking of Dan tonight while sitting at my computer and of course remembering him and missing him because there wasn't anyone to visit with and it's coming upon a year of his passing. Then when I couldn't sleep I got up and went back online and found the email that says on the 20th the guest book will close. I have tears for the second time because it feels like he may somehow be lost again. I want you to know that he isn't lost in my heart...
Patricia Boerner
December 15, 2008 | Idyllwild, CA
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When a man passes from this life, into another
there becomes a tear in time~
No longer does the man's spirit hold light
and dark at bay~
Suddenly, the light and shadow become one, and
the man's spirit is no more~
For us, left on this plane, we sense the empty
space, and know of the spirit's passing~
Each time his countenance enters our minds, each moment we
spend recalling his smile, his voice, his walk~
For those precious moments, the void fills
with his...
February 20, 2008 | MT
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Diana: Danny's death was a shock and a great loss in my life. Thanks for accepting and reading my brief eulogy at Danny's service. Sharing my memories and love of Danny with others helps bring closure. God be with you and family as you find strength through this loss. Wonderful to read everyone's memories of Danny. I will greatly miss my cider drinking buddy!
Bruce Sims
January 02, 2008 | Parker, CO
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To Diana,the basketball team, and cheerleader and all they added to your bunch.
I am so sorry about Dan, he was so much fun at the air races, and wherever you met with him. I can tell you he was one special cuz to me. We had a lot of fun through the years, and I will miss him very much. Please keep in touch.
Cousin Tom in Kansas
Tommy Helsel
December 28, 2007 | Iuka, KS
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Diana and Steppe Family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you for your loss. Dan will be sorely missed by all that crossed paths with him. A real genuine person no doubt about it! We'll miss shooting the breeze with him about the railroad.
On behalf of all the MRL/ BN Carmen in Laurel, Montana
Van Jones
December 27, 2007 | Joliet, MT
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