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Steven Solem
STEVEN SOLEM
Decorah
Steven Wayne Solem passed away on April 17, 2015. Memorial services will be held Monday, April 27, in Denver, Colo.
Steve was the son of Roger and Lorene Solem (Ruroden). He was born May 8, 1952, in Decorah, Iowa. Later he settled down in Thornton, Colo., with the love of his life, Karen Riley. He took great pride in working for Intermountain Electric for over 15 years and was truly loved by those he worked for. Steve had a huge heart and was passionate about his family and the Lutheran church. He cherished spending his time surrounded by those he loved and riding his Harely Davidson with his wife, Karen, and his brothers.
Steve will be remembered and missed as a truly happy person, as well as an all-around good guy.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Riley; and their daughter, Stephanie Riley-Solem of Denver, Colo.; son, Nathan Solem (Arkansas); daughters, Alexis Ownby and Cieannarae McDonald (Arkansas); sisters, Kathleen Solem (Jim) and Julie Schroeder; brothers, Dean (Jan) Solem, Larry (Kathy) Solem, Jerry Solem and Kevin (Cindy) Solem; as well as nine grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Lorene Solem.
Online condolences for Steve may be made at www.ankenyfuneral
home.com or to the family at 10047 Clayton St., Thornton, CO 80229.
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