Steven Odegaard Obituary
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He was born June 19, 1947 in Mankato, MN, the son of the late Alfred and Lois (Pettis) Odegaard.
Steven is survived by a son, Jeff Odegaard of Shiloh; two children: William Odegaard and Tessa Odegaard; and his great-grand kiddoes, Riker Odegaard and Ainsley Odegaard.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister.
Steven was affectionately known by the neighborhood kids as Gramps, Steve-O, Old Man and Grampawww, In his youth, he enjoyed surfing in California, fishing, playing Dominoes and Chinese Checkers with his grandchildren and their friends. He loved being outside and had a passion for listening to and finding cicada shells (the bug) with his grandchildren.
According to his wishes, his remains will be cremated and no immediate services will be held.
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