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Steven Roy Bratzel
Steven Roy Bratzel
Cedar Rapids
Steven Roy Bratzel, 79, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in his home. As per Steven’s wishes services will be private and held at a later date. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.
Steven was born Sept. 30, 1944 , the son of Anne Belle Sweeney and Roy David Bratzel. He graduated from Marshalltown high School where he played football and basketball. His passion in life was growing plants and flowers from his greenhouse in Oelwein to his landscaping and nursery in Marshalltown. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, but pheasant hunting and trout fishing were his favorite.
Steven is survived by his daughter Sarah Bratzel Kozelsky and two sons, Hans and Zac Bratzel; as well as his four grandchildren Nathan, Eli, Leona and Elke.
Memorials may be directed to Sarah Kozelsky at 1006 Memory Lane, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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