Steve Arens Obituary
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Tom Jacobs
March 7, 2020
Steve my close buddy had not known until today an it floored me .I rember the last time I saw u up in Avon at a funnel .you had that great smile.we joke around about memories together with the schares an u coming over to the farm partys I can't believe u had to go .it don't seem fare u were one of the greats guy I had as a buddy.i will always miss you an some day we will meet again.u was a wonderful human being on this Earth
January 17, 2013
Although it was not my priviledge to know
Steve, we have family ties. Steve's father Floyd and I are first cousins on
the Schmit side (Aunt Mae (Schmit) Arens
and my mother, Elizabeth Schmit Marsh were sisters. Steve's mom, Toots, and I
are good friends.
I feel I know Steve by the tributes friends and family have given. May
God comfort you and whenever sadness
overtakes you, he will be there to cheer
you with the memory of his laugh.
With sincere sympathy..Harriette Marsh
Scherer
January 15, 2013
I really enjoyed working with Steve. He was a good man and a great friend. He always had that great sense of humor with that special laugh. He will be greatly missed.
Mike Stuckmayer, Champlin, MN
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Terry Anderson
January 13, 2013
Never forget u. Thanks for taking the time to be a great friend.
Sam Barnes
January 11, 2013
It was a pleasure to know Steve. As a crane operator I worked with him in Colorado in the early 80's. He was a good man to have on the job, always a smile on his face and he was always there to lend a hand. I got to know Steve pretty good as we got together to play Euchre on weekends. Of course there was only a small amount of laughter at those games. Steve was a pleasure to be around and will be greatly missed. I'm sure he's playing Euchre in heaven now.
My heart goes out to the Arens family may God bless all of you.
Sam Barnes
January 11, 2013
I was a pleasure to know Steve As a crane operator I worked with Steve quite a bit back in the early 80's, in Colorado. He was good guy to have on the job, he was always ready to lend a hand.
He was quite the Euchre player too I remember many get togethers and playing Euchre for hours on end.
Steve was a good friend and was always happy to see you, he will missed, no doubt.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Arens family, may God Bless.
January 10, 2013
Steve, my "little brother" with the "big laugh"
You were going to be my tour guide and show me around Sodona when your treatments were done. But God had other plans.....He knew that you were suffering and that your suffering was breaking the hearts of all of us who loved you. So He chose to end your suffering and take you "home".
So Steve, this is the "new plan".....when God decides my time on earth is done and calls me to my "heavenly home" I want YOU to be the one to show me around.
Deal? Deal!
I will forever miss.....
Your smile,
Your tender heart, and
Your GREAT laugh.
Blessed to be your sister,
Sandy
Patrick Arens
January 9, 2013
I will always be thankful for the time my brother Steve and I spent together last fall.
We had the time to look back at some of the memories of growing up together.We did a lot of laughing.
We also spent some time on the golf course.Golf one of the thing Steve loved the most.I will always remember with great joy that last round we play together.
Until our next round.
Love you and miss you
Pat
John Arens
January 8, 2013
Steve was my brother and my friend.I was lucky enough to share time,laughter, hopes and sometimes dreams with.I will always picture him with a smile and never forget the laughter he brought with him everywhere.Which in turn will always make me smile when I think of him.
love and miss ya bro
John
Gordon Schmidt
January 7, 2013
Steve Arens, the guy who coined the term "munchies" for our wrestling team at Rockford. Steve's catching laugh and continued smile was contagious. He was always a joy to be around as he was serious and funny at the same time. Steve's attitude and hard work in the wrestling room made him an example for the younger guys. I recently saw Steve prior to his heading West for treatment. As usual, he was upbeat and positive. The world has lost a positive attitude in Steve and I pray the family knows he will be missed big time.
Joanna R.
January 6, 2013
His laugh one of a kind! A family member whom I'm proud to say is one of mine. : ) He was accomplished and overcame his own struggles. Truly inspiring. Happy to say he was looked up to because of his sense of humor, wisdom, knowledge, and humbleness (amongst many other qualities) by myself and many others, including my partner Rocky (Local 512). He is a great guy! My thoughts are with the family.
Josh Ruter
January 6, 2013
Ride on the warm smooth Vapors up to heaven and be lifted higher to the lord. Gonna miss you Uncle Steve say hi to Aunt Peg, Grandpa, Grandpa Jerry and Jason my brother I never got to mee. Love ya!
Josh Ruter
January 6, 2013
Love and miss ya Uncle Steve may your name be lifted Higher! Anyone know when the Celebration Of Life is going to be? Been talking to my ma (Suzanne) and she hasn't heard anything. :(
January 5, 2013
My heart goes out to the family in this loss. Keep those good memories alive!
Your friend, Lu
Steve Arens
January 5, 2013
Steve was my son and I am so proud to be able to say that. I have so many joyful memories of him as a child and as an adult. His energy was unblievable and his caring for others unending. I was blessed to have him live with me after Peggy and Jerry passed. If I was sad during the day, things always brightened when he came into the house.
I was amazed by his will to never give up and to fight the many obsticles in his life. When he was diagnosed last year he told me, "Mom, I am never going to give up." However, God had other plans and took him where there is no more pain. He never wanted me to know how he was suffering. When we spoke, he would always say, "I'm good, Mom, I'm good" And now Steve, you are good beyond belief, I can hear Jerry saying "What took you so long"
I love you, my son, until we meet again. Your MOM
Mike Arens
January 5, 2013
My brother Steve and I worked as ironworkers over the years. We had a lot of the same ironworker buddies. While working together, one thing for sure, you would have a lot of laughs,get a lot of work done,and at the end of the day, you always looked forward to working with him again. He had an easy way about him,loved to laugh, and all the younger guys gravitated toward Steve. I think he taught them with a good work ethic, you would never have trouble keeping a job or getting rehired. He would always say, I keep my side of the sidewalk clean, and if you keep yours clean, then you have no problems. Steve loved to take the Minnesota winter off and go home to Sedona. He also had dual citizenship here and in Australia where he and Sylvia aka Puddin lived for seven years. Steve loved golf, and golfed just about every day in Australia. He said he took his retirement early those seven years. I'm sure glad he did! Steve loved Sylvia from the first time he met her 20 years ago while living in Denver. He loved his family and usually supplied the entertainment at famiy gatherings... just by being there. Well, brother until we meet again, say hi to Peg,Dad and Jerry.
Miss You
Love You
Mike
Larry Aeshliman
January 2, 2013
Steve was a great friend in my youth, I will always remember him and his endless energy. Now I understand a little better the phrase I read once,"every mans death, diminishes me".
I am diminished. He will be missed and I will pray for my old friend daily. In Christ
Charlotte Robeck-Saclolo
January 2, 2013
Steve was the class clown, popular with the girls and guys alike. He had great sportsmanship and leadership skills. He will live on in the hearts and memories of the people who know him. Our sincerest condolences, the Robecks
Diana Arens
January 1, 2013
Steve was the younger brother I never had. He lived with us for a few months over the past year. During that time, we only had one fight. Steve was attempting to lure my dog, Howie, to favor him over me. I can still hear Steve's laughter and see his big grin when he began to win our one and only disagreement. Steve was so easy to be around. He was always positive in life and a good friend to many. Love ya man!
xo,
Diana, Steve's sister-in-law for 17 yrs
Pam Sebring
January 1, 2013
Always enjoyed spending time with Steve when we were up visiting. God bless your journey!
Jeff & Pam Sebring
karin klaers
December 31, 2012
I babysat the Arens kids, lived near them, enjoyed them and Steve was always the livliest kid on a bike, EVER!! I love all the Arens kids and each one is special to me. And, Toots, their mother is a special friend. Steve, you have always been the livewire to me, and I will never forget you, Peggy, Floyd or Jerry.
Love, Karin Klaers
sylvia cameron
December 31, 2012
Love you Babe....fly free!
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