Birth date: Apr 7, 1943 Death date: Oct 27, 2023
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A life well lived and loved by many! \u2764\ufe0f Rhonda Padgitt
Steve was such a kind and steady presence. I worked with Steve at CD-DIAL as part of Iowa State Extension. He was easy to work with and a joy be around. Just an all-around good person! The world could use more of what Steve embodied. My sympathy to Noelle and the rest of his family.
Dawn Reece
I have known Steve since grade school, even though he was in the class ahead of me. We were in a lot of music activities together. My husband, Wayne Brown, a Grand River guy, met Steve in his senior year. As a result, I have been very lucky to keep up with Steve and his family during their class reunions. Steve will surely be missed for being a good friend to many and a good instructor to many students.
Steve was always a good guy. I remember him before he was my classmte as we attended same church. I enjoyed an was fascinated with his playing his accordion. Howard he always hit right buttons on that one side. I asked him several years ago did he still play it an he said was stored in his basement. You may rest assured to see Steve in future driving Jesus in that Edsel. I Will miss steve.
Steve was one of the good guys. Him n his brothers went to same church when we little kids before Steve came into kellerton school from country school. I always enjoyed his playing of that accordion. I asked him several times if he still played an he laughed an said was down in basement stored. I was fascinated with his fingers hitting those many buttons on the one side when he played. His family will surely miss his smiling face an worthy comments in future. May they find peace in knowing he has went to the hid lord an is no longer sick or hurting an you will see him again. He will be driving an Edsel and smiling.
Ever civic minded, Steve helped establish the City of Ames' Resident Satisfaction Surveys in the early 1980's. That tool has helped us provide and improve upon the City's services now for over four decades. His caring expertise continues to bless the Ames community and many others.
Dr. Padgitt was my advisor as an undergraduate at ISU. His encouragement helped me to finish my degree when I had doubts about finishing. When I applied for graduate school, his encouragement and letter of recommendation were things that I kept and re read when I worried that I had bitten off more than I could handle. He was a kind and compassionate educator and mentor. I’m sad he’s no longer here, but grateful for his role in my educational achievements. I’m deeply sorry for your family’s loss. Kaitlyn Bartling, BS- PSA ‘98 and MS Ag Ed ‘19
I had the privilege of knowing Steve since the elementary grades and enjoyed a lot of debates. We were able to distract the teacher in 8th grade by getting him started on politics in general and the class schedule would be forgotten. We had some great debates with the Kennedy-Nixon election. You can guess who Steve supported. I got the leftovers to support. His love of Edsel's emerged when the new Edsel emerged. He lobbied his Dad continuously for an Edsel and was heartbroken when his Dad came home with a new Ford 500. He was a good friend and consented to be in our wedding party when I got married in 1968. We didn't see a lot of each other at Iowa State as he lived off-campus and I lived in Friley Hall. He was intent on teaching them and he surely succeeded. He was a good friend. I am sure he touched many, many lives in a positive way. I ran across the following a few days ago and it fits Steve in my mind, so I would like to share it s follows:
We Remember Them
In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we remember them
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them
In the warmth of the sun and the peace of summer, we remember them
In the rustling wo the leaves and the beauty of autumn, we remember them
In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them
When we are lost and sick at heart, we remember them
When we have joys we yearn to share, we remember them
So, long as we live, they too shall live, fir they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
Shalom
Steve was a reliable, warm smile and wise mentor during my time at Iowa State. His classes were thought provoking; I still return to those discussions in my work now. Steve genuinely cared for those he interacted with. I enjoyed catching up with him when our paths crossed in Ames. My sincere sympathies to his family, colleagues, and friends.
Steve was kind, compassionate, and generous; qualities that all of us should strive for. A great colleague and friend for my entire career at ISU. Hold fast to the memories and qualities that Steve displayed. My condolences to Jan, Noelle and Courtney.
