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Gary Steichen Obituary
Sartell
Dec. 13, 1969 - June 26, 2014
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Gary T. Steichen, age 44, who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday near Deerwood. Rev. Jerry Dalseth will officiate and burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Waite Park. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Gary was born Dec. 13, 1969 in St. Cloud to Donald & Agnes (Bechtold) Steichen. He graduated from St. Cloud Cathedral High School in 1988 and from St. Cloud State University. Gary married Marianne Rowe on Jan. 15, 2005 in Las Vegas, NV. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Gary was the proud father of "my 3 girls". He took great pride in his flowers and yard, and loved to bake and cook in his kitchen. Gary was a diehard Vikings fan, and spent lots of time with the family dog Charlie "the best $300 I ever spent". He always had some sort of woodworking project he was working on in the garage. Gary was a persistent upbeat person who loved his wife and kids.
Survivors include his wife, Marianne of Sartell; children, Ellie Clark, Sami Clark, and Victoria "Tori" Steichen; parents, Don & Aggie Steichen of Waite Park; brothers, Jeff (Rose) Steichen of Sartell, Mike (Ginnie) Steichen of Baxter, and Kevin Steichen of Eagan; mother-in-law, Kay Rowe of Rochester; brothers-in-law, Tom Rowe of Rochester and Jeff (Amy) Rowe of Rosemount; nieces and nephews, Travis, Tyler, Kelly, Katy, Doug, Samantha, and Michaela. Gary was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Tom Rowe, and grandparents, Alfred & Lena Steichen, John & Esther Bechtold.
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Kevin
June 22, 2023
Gary was a wonderful man, husband, and father. What an honor it is to call him my friend.
I think of you often and miss you.
Kevin
PS: You have the most wonderful family and Marianne is the best.
Kevin Smith
June 22, 2019
We miss you Gary. Your love of your family, friends, people, and of life inspired us all. We love you our dear friend. No worries because Marianne and your children reflect the beautiful person you are. They are a legacy you can be so proud of!!
Joe and Karen Connelly
June 30, 2014
May God bless you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wendy Verkinnes
June 30, 2014
The world should pause for at least a moment; we have lost a truly kind soul.
To Don, Aggie, Marianne and all of his family, my deepest sympathies. I hope you all have some comfort in knowing how much he was loved, and how much he loved.
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Kelly Haag
June 29, 2014
Marianne and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Ken and trisha Schwartz
June 29, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son. i remember you talking fondly of him at our daycare get togethers. Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you and your whole family. it is such a tragedy for a parent to lose a child.
Lisa Lenger
June 29, 2014
Gary will be greatly missed. He never judged and helped people that needed help. He was definitely a protector on 5th. Ave. and truly cared about everyone. Loving husband and father. Rest in Peace Gary. We will miss you.
David Kroger Sr.
June 29, 2014
To know Gary was a privilege. Full of life best describes him. All about family. A role model to anyone who knew him. He was our protector. He will be missed everyday on 5th Ave E.
Jackie Jones
June 29, 2014
I'm so sorry for your lose. I never knew Gary, but have been come to know his mother Aggie. I've heard many great stories and know he will be missed but well remembered.
Terri & William MacKenzie
June 29, 2014
Marianne: our prayers and thoughts are with you, the girls and the rest of the family at this difficult time. Love you, Terri, Winks, and girls
Daniel Schleper
June 28, 2014
Sympathies and prayer to the entire Steichen family.
Amber bryant
June 28, 2014
Gary was an amazing man. He will be missed greatly. I can still hear his laugh even though it has been almost 9 years. My prayers are with each of you
Kevin, Angie, Spencer and Sophie Ausban Smith
June 28, 2014
Gary was a warm fire on a cold Winter's night. He made us happy and comfortable just being around him. His smile and love were radiant embers. We are all better having known him and his memory will always warm my heart.
We love you all Marrianne and girls. May All those wonderful memories warm your hearts like that fire on a cold Winter's night. Spring will come again.
Tom & Jeriann Sharkey
June 28, 2014
Mariann and girls, we are so sorry for your loss. Gary seemed like the most loving and kind hearted person and loved his family so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Abby West
June 28, 2014
I only met Gary once but when I did meet him from that moment I could tell he was a devoted husband and father with an amazing love for life. Prayers to the family, we love you all so much!
Love from the West-Day family <3
Donna Corrigan
June 28, 2014
I don't know that I have ever met a man that was so thoroughly devoted to his family. Gary was one of a kind and never without a smile on his face. I am so sorry Marianne and Girls but know that you had the finest for the time you shared with him.
June 28, 2014
He was a great man and really loved his family. He have the best hugs.
Micki
Amy Amelsberg
June 27, 2014
Heartfelt Prayers And Sympathy To Your Family. He Was A Great Guy!
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