Photo courtesy of Reiff Funeral Home - Epworth
Epworth, Iowa
Feb 19, 1950 – Dec 16, 2022
Steven E. Collopy, 72, of Epworth, Iowa and formerly of Clinton, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at MercyOne in Dubuque, Iowa.
Visitation for Steven will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa where a prayer service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian burial for Steven will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa with Rev. Michael Schueller Presiding, where full military honors will be afforded by the Epworth American Legion John White Post #650. Burial for Steven will be held at a later date in St. Irenaeus Cemetery in Clinton, Iowa.
Steven was born February 19, 1950, in Clinton, Iowa, son of Edward and Mary Terese (McDonald) Collopy. He was a 1968 graduate of Clinton High School, and a 1970 graduate of Eastern Iowa Community College both in Clinton, Iowa. Steven then went on to attend Northeast Missouri State University, where he graduated in 1972 receiving his Bachelor’s degree, and in 1980 with his Master’s degree. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Army from 1972-1974. On October 6, 1973, Steven was united in marriage to Deborah Andresen at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clinton, Iowa.
He was an Industrial Technology Teacher at Western Dubuque High School from 1975-2006. Steven was a family man who loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Steven was a collector of Beer Advertising, Baseball cards, and Skelly Gas Station memorabilia. He enjoyed rides on his Harley Davidson, watching Baseball, woodworking, cross word puzzles and wordle. Steven was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees.
He was a member of St. Patrick’s Parish in Epworth, Iowa.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Collopy; two children, Nick (Jackie) Collopy of Shorewood, IL, and Ashley (Nick) Mueller of Whitefish Bay, WI; three grandchildren, Kellen Collopy, Desmond and Sloane Mueller; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie (Harry) Sanders of Clinton, and Marcia (Victor Franzen) Oldsen of Low Moor, IA, Diana Morrow of Louisiana, and Mary Andresen of Clinton.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Christopher P. Collopy on April 29, 2021; father and mother-in-law, Nicholas and Esther Andresen; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sandra Kyarsgaard, Dixie Leslie, Judy (Dennis) Rieck, Nancy (Larry) Rieck, Gary Morrow, Larry Andresen, and Terry (Donna) Andresen.
In lieu of flowers a Steven E. Collopy memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to thank Dr. Finch, Dr. Janes, Dr. Sullivan, Nurses and staff for all the wonderful care they gave to Steven.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com
Read MoreSteve, Chris and their parents were my Mothers relatives, I will miss them, great Family.
Kurt Nelson
Kurt Nelson
February 19, 2023 | Wauwatosa, WI | Family
Mr. C was The coolest teacher ever.Steve in 1977 bet me Al Oberbroeckling I couldnt get a A in are Electronics class and I prove him wrong by getting a A- the bet was a can of pop. so he paid me .30 cent with a cashies check. it all over school n he was the coolist ever. Family you have my Full sympathy.Amean.
Allan Oberbroeckling
December 28, 2022 | Significant_other
I am sorry to hear about Mr. Collopy's passing and will keep his family in my prayers. I had the honor to have Mr. Collopy as my industrial arts teacher in high school back in 1976. He was an awesome teacher, I attribute the fact that I have a Fluke voltmeter in my tool box to his incredible teaching skills!
Bob Klostermann
December 23, 2022 | Athens, GA | Student
I am so sorry for Steve's loved ones' loss. I will miss seeing for him his haircuts.
Sarah Gauley
December 21, 2022 | Epworth, IA | Acquaintance
Steve was such a nice guy. I will always remember his great sense of humor. He loved his family. He smiled when he talked about you guys
Dick Smith
December 19, 2022 | Dubuque, IA | Friend
Prayers to the family.
Laura Gade Walls
December 19, 2022 | Leesville, SC | Family
Debbie, Nick, and Ashley — My sincere condolences for the loss of your husband and father. May your hearts forever be filled with joyful memories of his big smile and hearty laughter.
Terri McDonald-Peters & Family
December 19, 2022 | Bryant, IA | Family
I haven’t seen my cousin Steve since I was very young. His aunt Lorraine McDonald was my mother. I was so sad to hear the news. I’m praying for his family.
Karen Gade Murphy
December 19, 2022 | Ellabell, GA | Family
So very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I’m a cousin in Maquoketa and had the pleasure of running into Steve at Fiesta Cancun in Dubuque a couple years ago. We had a nice visit and got somewhat caught up . Sending you and your whole family my love and big hugs .
Vickie McDonald Kuhlman
December 19, 2022 | Maquoketa, IA
