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Steven Fausch Obituary
Ankeny
Steven Robert Fausch, 66, passed onto Heaven on November 10, 2016, after battling cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Catholic Church (510 E. 1st St. Ankeny, IA 50021). Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2016 at Ankeny Funeral Home (1510 W. First St. Ankeny, IA 50021).
Steven was born on October 27, 1950 in Des Moines to Robert and Eyleen (Bond) Fausch. He grew up on a farm in the Alleman area and in Lemon Grove, California before moving to Ankeny in 1963, and was a 1968 graduate of Ankeny High School. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1972 in Industrial Administration and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. In 1977 he married his wife Molly, also an ISU grad, and they had two sons, Matt and Andy. He worked at Iowa Power and for over 30 years at Hawkeye Security Insurance Company in Des Moines.
Steve loved sports and was an avid fan of the Cyclones and the Dodgers, attending many games over the years with family and friends. He played on many teams and especially enjoyed his years of fast pitch softball. He also loved coaching his sons and their friends on their teams, several qualifying for national AAU tournaments.
In retirement Steve did volunteer work at the Animal Rescue League and Catholic Charities and made many good friends at St. Mary Family Center. He also enjoyed golf, biking, reading and watching his Dodgers and old westerns on TV. He and his wife Molly enjoyed traveling, especially trips to the American west.
Steve thanks his family and friends for their love, support and prayers during his illness. He is survived by his dear wife, Molly; sons, Matt and Andy, father, Bob (Marilyn) Fausch; sisters, Cinda Hathaway, Cathy (Craig) Meimann, Kelli (Rick) Maly, sister-in-law, Rosemary Frazier; brothers-in-law, Dennis Momyer and Bill (Kathy) Momyer; several aunts and uncles and many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Eyleen, who died of cancer in 1987.
Online condolences and memories may be shared on Steve's page at www.ankenyfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Family Center, American Cancer Society or Children International.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ira United Church
November 26, 2016
Our prayers and sympathies are extended to Steve's family and friends. Ira United Church, Ira, Iowa
Pat & Steve Yates
November 17, 2016
Steve and I send our deepest regards to you and your Family Cinda. He was a great guy. He will be missed. Take care and Love and Prayers go with you all.
Love, Pat
& Steve Yates
Leticia Wright
November 15, 2016
Dear Molly, Matt and Andy,
So very sorry to hear of Steve's passing . I had no idea of his illness. May you cherish all the memories .
He was a great guy!
With sympathy,
Tish Justice Wright
Mike Crawford
November 15, 2016
Molly and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was such a wonderful person and always had time to stop and visit when the opportunity arose. He certainly will be missed. My thoughts are with all of you.
Mike & Betty Perry
November 15, 2016
Molly and family.
Our heartfelt condolences to all of Steve's family.
I remember Steve as a student in Ankeny and as well as an Ankeny Cyclone Club member and his suppore of Betty when she was the president of the group.
Also the many good times we had celebrating during ISU's successes on the FB field and BB court.
Love and HUGS.
Mike and Betty Perry
Jerry Dreyer
November 14, 2016
Molly, will be praying for your family and Steve. I enjoyed you both at St. Mary's and always remember Steve's humble approach to work. He always took the worse jobs and finished them before we had a chance to even get started. He was a great man of service. God bless
Dan Holm
November 14, 2016
Molly, I am so sorry for your loss. The last time I saw Steve was when my wife and I ran into the two of you down at Methodist. That was the first I had heard of Steve's illness, but I was comforted by the fact that he appeared to be battling it with a positive attitude and a fighting spirit. I always enjoyed playing basketball with him back in the day. You have my deepest sympathy.
November 14, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. I've known Steve since the 9th grade. A great guy to be around. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Jim Brauer (Ankeny, Ia.)
Sharon Bennink
November 14, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Liz Shipley
November 14, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. As you know Steve was a great guy and will be missed by many. The last time I saw you two was at Mom's memorial and you both looked great! You are all in my prayers.
Liz (Heston) Shipley
Harley Griffieon
November 14, 2016
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Patty Heidemann
November 14, 2016
Molly, Matt and Andy, we are so sorry for your loss. Our memory of Steve goes back to Little League Baseball and the times our paths crossed as the boys grew up. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom Woods
November 14, 2016
Molly, Please know our hearts & prayers go out to you and your family. We have all lost a great friend. My memories of Steve go back to the 8th grade. We always had fun whether we were playing ping pong, shooting baskets, golfing, playing softball or watching Dodger games or Iowa State sporting events. My fondest memories are of playing softball together for 10 plus years. I honestly believe my life is much richer from having had Steve as a friend. I will miss him dearly.
November 14, 2016
Molly, please know our hearts & prayers go out to you and your family. We have all lost a great friend. My memories of Steve go back to the 8th grade of jr. high. We always had fun whether we were playing ping pong, shooting baskets, golfing, playing softball, or watching Dodger games or Iowa State sporting events. My fondest memories are of playing ten plus years of softball together. I honestly believe my life is much richer having had Steve as my friend. I will miss him dearly.
Kelli Wright
November 14, 2016
Cathy, I am so sorry for the loss of your Brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kelli Rater Wright
November 13, 2016
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing.
One of the greats from the class of '68!
Requiescat in pace my old friend....
Steve Stotts
November 13, 2016
Molly,
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Extra prayers are coming your way for you and your family.
Take care,
Steve Stotts
November 13, 2016
Sorry to here of Steve's passing, he was a good friend and lot a old memories, from kindergarten to playing softball with him in Ankeny
Gary Nelson
Glendale, Az
Heather Weaverling
November 13, 2016
Molly, Matt and Andy: Our deepest sympathies on Steve's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ann & Gary Churchill
Heather, Ryan, Tristan & Sydney Weaverling
Lindsey and Tyton Westemier
November 13, 2016
sorry to hear of steve"s passing molly. he was a great friend and we had a lot on great times when we lived on des moines st. your in our thoughts &prayers Bobby&Jeannie Spooner
John Millspaugh
November 13, 2016
Steve was a big part of the work family at "The Hawk". Always had a gentle smile and was a gentle man! So very sorry to hear of his loss and my prayers go out to his family.
John H. Millspaugh (Mt. Pleasant, Ia.)
Elayne Friend
November 12, 2016
I worked with Steve at Hawkeyes and he was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Roger & Vicki RAMSEY
November 12, 2016
Molly, we were so sad to hear of Steve's passing. We have such fond memories of summers on the softball field and the tournament trips we took. Steve was a great guy and friend. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts
November 11, 2016
Steve was one of my best friends, alway kept in touch no matter where I was. He always kept me up to date on Iowas State sports, and Of course the Dodgers. He was a great fan of both. Steve was always concerned about my health. Heas was a Loyal and good friend. Our Prayers go out to Molly, Matt and Andy. Doug and Beverly Duysen
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