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Steven Bruce Feder
Steven Bruce Feder
Cedar Rapids
Steven Bruce Feder, 76, passed away in 2026. A true "Renaissance Man" who never ceased his studies, Steve was known as a free thinker with a deep love for history, the arts, culture, and the knowledge of people.
Steve was born February 25, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the youngest son of the late Isadore Marvin Feder and Ruth Lillian Padzenskiy. He graduated from Washington High School in Cedar Rapids before embarking on a distinguished academic journey. He graduated with honors from Tulane University, majoring in International Political Relations and Latin American Studies. He furthered his education at the University of Manchester in England, studying International Relations with distinction, and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he served as Vice Chairman of the Moot Court Board. He cherished the lifelong relationships that he maintained with his former professors and friends.
Throughout his career, Steve practiced real estate law for many years. He also served as a commercial agent for various companies, Prudential, Berkshire Hathaway, and Caldwell Banker. In his earlier career, he was part of a league council team to the General Growth properties in Des Moines, Iowa. Throughout his career he built lifelong relationships with his employees and maintained those relationships throughout his life.
Steve is survived by his soulmate, spouse, and best friend of 40 years, Nicholas. He is also survived by his two brothers, Ronald and Neil Feder, and their wives; his nephew, Michael; two nieces, Debbie, and Julie; and many wonderful and loving cousins. Steve considered many of his special friends to be family and relied on their great support throughout his life. The family extends their gratitude to his doctors and caregivers who were a great part of his life.
He was dearly loved and will be truly missed. Rest in peace, dear man.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories in Cedar Rapids. Internment will take place at a later date.
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