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Jeffery J. Steffensmeier
Jeffery J. Steffensmeier
Cedar Rapids
Jeffery J. Steffensmeier, 58, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and formerly of Farley, Iowa passed away on Friday, December 6, 2025 at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa, from injuries sustained in a farm accident.
Friends and relatives of Jeff may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, where a wake service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Services for Jeff will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa, with Rev. Christopher Podhajsky presiding and Rev. Steven Garner concelebrating. Burial will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Farley, Iowa.
He was born December 5, 1967 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Wilfred and Andrea (Ries) Steffensmeier. He attended St. Joseph’s Elementary, was a graduate of Western Dubuque High School in Epworth, Iowa, and attended Iowa State University. He was employed at Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank as the Vice President/Senior Business Banker. He was proud of his banking career as a loan officer and manager. He was a mentor for many individuals in farming and banking.
He was an avid fan of the Hawkeyes and Cyclones. He loved to coach youth baseball and was a coach for the Anamosa High School football team.
Jeff was a very proud father who loved his family. He enjoyed working on the farm, helping his father. He was a faith-filled individual. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and the Cedar Rapids Rotary Club.
He is survived by his children, Andrew Steffensmeier of Cedar Rapids (Kaitlyn Bastin), Adam (Kayla) Steffensmeier of Ames, Iowa, and Allyson Steffensmeier of North Liberty, Iowa; his father, Wilfred Steffensmeier of Farley, Iowa; two brothers, Jason (Carmen) Steffensmeier of Farley, Iowa, and Joe (Janette) Steffensmeier of Coralville, Iowa; two nephews, Jared and Cody; a niece, Sienna; and aunts and uncles.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Andrea Steffensmeier on Apr. 9, 2023; one brother, Robert Steffensmeier in infancy; and many aunts and uncles.
An online video tribute may be viewed and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com.
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