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Steven Charles Schwab
STEVEN CHARLES SCHWAB
Belle Plaine
Steven Charles Schwab, 72, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, passed away May 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.
Steven was born May 3, 1950, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, to Charles Henry and Gladys Mary (Hoyt) Schwab following the passing of his mother he was raised by his father and step-mother, Dorothy (Kramer) Schwab. Steve graduated from Belle Plaine High School the class of 1968. Following school he worked as a mechanic, was a welder for P&H Cranes, built grain bins was, a transportation supervisor for Car Quest, and drove truck for ADM, which he retired after 10-plus years of service. Oct. 3, 1987, Steven married Sharon Kay Carter together they lived in Belle Plaine.
In his youth, Steve could be found bowling and playing coed volleyball. Steve was a jokester, with a good since of humor. He enjoyed tinkering, fishing, spending time on his pontoon and working in the garden with Sharon. Steve loved spending time with his family and friends and teaching his children and family the things he knew.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Kay Schwab of Belle Plaine; sons, Chad (Lindsay) Schwab of Wheatland, Iowa, Jamie (Lori) Schwab of Corydon, Iowa, Jeff (Vicky) Schwab of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Rod (Judy) Long of Toledo, Iowa; daughters, Christie (Trevor) Hawkins of Belle Plaine and Theresa Long of Charles City, Iowa; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jim (Wendy) Schwab and Dennis (Vicki) Schwab; sisters, Chris (Dennis) DeVore, Judy (Jerry) Sexton; and many more loving family and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother; daughter, Heather Lukes; sister, Sandra Stout; and brother-in-law, Donn Kramer.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service of Belle Plaine, with Pastor Charles Johnson officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine.
Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com.
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