Steven "Steve" Stepanek

I am saddened to hear of the news of Steve's passing; he was a former classmate at USMA and our contact had been infrequent over the years. However, we, the Company G1 member of the Class of 1978 all remember Steve well, recalling his friendship and counting him a blessing in our lives. Our condolences and prayers to his family and may Steve rest in the peaceful presence of God. In Christ, Manuel JF Hernandez, G1 '78.

Peggy - know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time. take care. Looks like you have quite a crew to lean on. Dave Graham (Cedar Rapids)

Peggy and Family ....

We just learned of Steve's passing. Sooooo very, very sorry!!! Over the years, we have all lost touch with one another, but ... the past childhood memories make me smile! I guess that is kind of what can give us strength to keep going! Just keep smiling that wonderful smile you have Peggy!! Love to you and yours!!!

I admired him in high school, got to know him 30-some years later because he initiated a correspondence, and am deeply saddened by this. A smarter, wittier person, you'll probably never meet.

I remember Steve from school and then after school at his house. John was in my class at St Patricks and LaSalle. Very sorry for your loss. I would go over to his and John's house after school for studying, games and fun. I will keep your family in my prayers. David Campagna Bettendorf Iowa

This really hit me. Life is short. After High School I joined the Marine Corps and have lived in California ever since. For the first time I made it back for '74 Class Reunion last August. There were a few people that I really wanted to see that weren't there. Tex was one of them, and actually several of the others who have posted in this guestbook were ones that I wanted to see as well but they didn't make it either. For me this is a powerful reminder to cherish life, the ones we love...

I have not seen Steve since high school. I still remember his great sense of humor and quick wit. God bless you Steven and your family.

First off, my heart and prayers go out to Steve's family for their loss. The Cedar Rapids La Salle High School Class of 1974 has lost an incredible classmate. As has been mentioned in other comments, without Steve's help I would have never survived Chemistry and Physics. On the other hand, Steve may have never learned to drive a manual transmission. Steve and I would meet to study, play garage ball in his one stall garage and toward the end of the night, take a drive in my 1962 VW "beetle"....

My condolences to Tex' family and friends. He was always one to be admired in high school, the scholar and athlete. It sounds like the rest of his life was the same. I'm very sorry he left us at such a young age.