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Steil, Roger Allen Sr.
Roger Allen Steil Sr., 62, of Hiawatha, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012. Memorial Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Church of the King, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Don Glazier. Roger and his wife, Sally will be laid to rest at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, following the memorial service. Big Roger (Papa Bear) would have wanted everyone to come in casual clothing.
Survivors include his sons, Roger Steil Jr. and Clayton (Kelly) Steil; brother, Steve Steil; sisters, Rhonda Pins, Linda Cullor, Jolene Burken and Gwen Edwards; grandchildren, Sheila, Sonny, Zach, Ysabell, Annabell, Mirabell and Sarabell Steil; and a great-grandson, Hayden.
Roger was born June 2, 1950, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Edward and Jean Ann (Coyle) Steil. On Sept. 10, 1969, he married Sara “Sally” Steil in DeKalb, Ill. Roger worked for Big Timber in Vinton, Iowa, for 15 years. Roger and Sally found great enjoyment being with their many grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brother, Edward Steil Jr.
Memorials may be directed to Church of the King, 3750 F Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.
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Published in The Gazette Oct. 16, 2012.
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