Steven Charles Hodne

HODNE

Posted By: Marthann (email)
Date: 11/6/2007 at 20:02:02

HODNE, STEVEN CHARLES "STEVE"
March 26, 1951 - October 23, 2007
Denison Bulletin/Review
11/2/2007

Steven Charles "Steve", son of Tobias Selmer and Phyllis (Stribe) Hodne, was born March 26, 1951, in Carroll, Iowa. He attended school in Irwin and was active in 4-H, football and played the trumpet in the school band. Steve graduated from Irwin High School in 1969 and then attended Iowa State University graduating in 1973 with a degree in Farm Operations.

Visitation was Monday, October 29, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning, IA. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Manning, IA. Reverend Marshall Brown officiating. Music "Morning Has Broken", "Amazing Grace", "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come", Connie Siepker, Accompanist.

Casket Bearers; Dean Bartelson, Lonnie Campbell, Lynn Kruse, Fred Nelson, Randy Nelson, Richard Stribe. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Irwin, IA.

After college Steve began working on the family farm and stayed active in the community through projects in soil and water conservation and as a member of the Cattleman's Association and Farm Bureau. He also worked with his father for several years training G.I.'s in farming and conservation practices.

In 1989, Steve became paralyzed after a serious accident. After the accident, he continued working on the farm through the use of computer systems and technology. With the support and love of his friends and family, Steve maintained his positive spirit and outlook throughout his life. Over the years, in his spare time Steve enjoyed Colorado Moutain visits with friends, snowmobiling, motorcycling, good food and watching sports.

As his health declined in 2006 Steve became a resident at Ambassador Nursing Home in Omaha. On October 23, 2007, he was transported to Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska where he died later that day at the age of 56 years, 6 months and 27 days.

Steve was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his mother Phyllis Hodne of Irwin; sister Carol Hodne of Coralville; brother Douglas Hodne and wife Susan of Torrance, CA; a nephew Tobias "Toby" Hodne; a niece Giovanna "Gigi" Hodne; and other relatives and friends. Ohde Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Marthann Kohl-Fuhs
706-5th St.
Defiance, IA 51527