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Steven Jennings
STEVEN EDWARD JENNINGS
Cedar Rapids
Steven Edward Jennings, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: noon Saturday, March 12, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Private burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Steve's tribute wall and share your support and memories with his family at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
Survivors include his siblings, William (Linda Loft) Jennings, Judith (Jeff Hoover) Jennings Hoover, Nancy (Kevin Zvacek) Jennings and Tim Loesel; uncle, Virgil Miner; nieces, Dara, Dorian, Stephanie and Melanie; nephews, Aaron, David, Dalton and Nicholas; several cousins; and many wonderful friends.
Steve was born Sept. 16, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Frank Jr. and Joyce (Wolf) Jennings. He graduated from Washington High School in 1971, where he also served as class president. Steve was a one-of-a-kind guy. He made fast friends with his outgoing personality and ability to talk with anyone. He was an amazing storyteller with an awesome sense of humor.
Steve will be remembered for his musical passions. From his days of watching "American Bandstand" as a toddler, to his high school band, Stone Garden, and later being the lead singer for Tower, Steve loved music and entertaining the crowds. Steve followed music as his choice of careers working at JBL, the Audio Room, Five Seasons Center, the Mark, Paramount and running lights and sound for many bands. His larger-than-life presence will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and niece, Alycia.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Steve's family extends heartfelt appreciation to his many wonderful friends for always being there for him, especially the past few months. Your kindness will always remembered.
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