STEVER, Frank Hubert 1943 - 2020

STEVER, REIGHARD, ELLIOTT, UNZNER, PARKER, SHANSTROM, CUBBAGE, STARBUCK, CRAWFORD, VONDEROHE, LAPPE, TERRILL, KIDDOO, THOMPSON

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:22:53

"Southeast Iowa Union / Fairfield Ledger"
Monday, April 20, 2020
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FRANK HUBERT STEVER
Burlington

Frank Hubert STEVER of Burlington, formerly of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away at the age of 77, on Thursday, April 16, 2020. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, he passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings with the present COVID-19 pandemic, the family will hold a public memorial at a later time. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Fairfield. Family members will not be present during this time. Per the CDC, Cranston Family Funeral Home will observe the suggestion of not allowing more than 10 people in at one time (including staff) and to maintain a six foot distance from one another. If you are unable to attend but would like us to add your name to the guestbook, please call (641) 472-3176 and we will be sure to add your name.

In accordance with Frank's wishes, cremation will take place following the visitation. Online condolences may be made at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions in Frank's honor may be directed to the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Fort Madison, Iowa, or to Camp Courageous of Monticello, Iowa.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff at Mercy Medical Center in Iowa City and the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington for the treatment Frank and his family received while in their care.

Frank Hubert STEVER was born Jan. 3, 1943, in Fairfield, Iowa, to George and Eva (REIGHARD) STEVER. He graduated with the Fairfield High School, Class of 1961. Furthering his education, he received a B.A. from Parson's College (sic) of Fairfield in 1966. In 1962, Frank married Barbara ELLIOTT. Together, they became the proud parents of three children: Susan, Janine and Christine. The two later divorced. In 1980, Frank married Eleanor UNZNER in Mendota, Ill. This began a story that lasted nearly 40 years and saw the addition of three more children to the STEVER family: Matt, Donica and Carrie.

Frank worked in a diverse area of careers including store manager for the Behner Tea Co., founded Stever City Sanitation with his brother Harry, Jefferson County supervisor, and maintenance at the Dexter Foundry. In 2008, Frank retired from the Dexter Foundry and moved to Burlington, where he later decided to work as a courtesy driver for Deery Brothers. Frank cared deeply for the town of Fairfield. This was attested through his involvement in organizations such as the Fairfield Lions Club, Jaycees of Fairfield and The Arc of Jefferson & Nearby Counties.

Frank was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fairfield. Frank most recently was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Fort Madison where he was elected president of the congregation. He never lost sight of his faith, being a steady disciple of Christ. Frank loved the ourdoors, especially deer and mushroom hunting. He was keen to taking leisurely drives in his truck, relished chatting up a storm with anyone, and loved being an active member of the farming community. He leaves behind a lasting impression that will not be forgotten by the ones he called family and the many that called him a friend.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, George and Eva (REIGHARD) STEVER; one sister, Margaret "Bucky" (STEVER) PARKER; a granddaughter, Barbara "Barbie" Jean SHANSTROM; and a nephew, Bryce Edward STEVER.

Left to share his story is his loving wife, Eleanor STEVER of Burlington, Iowa. He was the proud and loving father of his six children: Susan (Kevin) CUBBAGE of Fairfield, Iowa, Janine (Patrick) STARBUCK of Macomb, Ill., Christine (Eric) CRAWFORD of Great Mills, Md., Matthew (Dixie) STEVER of Elkhorn, Wis., Donica (Michael) VANDEROHE of Clilnton, Iowa, and Carrie (Aaron) LAPPE of Granger, Iowa; five siblings, Harry STEVER, Mary (Tom) TERRILL, Ralph (Sandy) STEVER, Kathy (Bill) KIDDOO and Cynthia (John) THOMPSON. He doted on his 15 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many extended family and friends.

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