John David Steffenhagen
September 09, 1945 - April 10, 2018
Obituary
LODI- John David Steffenhagen, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at SSM Hospice House, Baraboo. He was born on September 9, 1945, in Poynette, the son of Hilbert and Neoma Steffenhagen. John married Bonnie Jean Gadient on February 5, 1972 in Lodi. He was a 1963 graduate of Lodi High School. John was a beef and grain farmer on the Arlington Prairie. He was on the Lodi School Board as well as a Church Council member. John loved mowing and having morning coffee with friends. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends. John will always be remembered for all his shenanigans he conspired and executed.
John is survived by his wife, Bonnie; children, Nathan Steffenhagen, Katie (Justin) Packard, Daniel Steffenhagen, Michael (Jamie) Steffenhagen; grandchildren, Jordan and Max Packard and Maddie and Charlie Steffenhagen, mother-in-law, Berdell Gadient “her favorite”; sisters and brothers-in-law, Wayne (Brenda) Gadient, Barbara (John) Nei, Betty (Kurt) Thomforde, Alan (Nancy) Gadient, Tom Richter, Robert Jr. (Mary) Gadient, Steven (Sue) Gadient, Annette Gadient, Dennis (Sheila) Gadient, Andrew (Debbie) Gadient and Laura (Brian) Sweet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilbert and Neoma Steffenhagen; father-in-law, Robert Gadient and sister-in-law, Marilyn Richter.
Funeral Services will be held at ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 303 Park St., Arlington, at 11am, Friday, April 13, 2018 with Reverend Christopher Amen presiding. Visitation will be held from 9:30am until the time of the service at the church. A luncheon will follow the service at the Arlington Community Center. The family requests no flowers or plants, please. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
“John, you were loved dearly.”
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main Street
(608)592-3201
Events
Visitation
Fri Apr 13, 2018 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Arlington • 303 Park Street, Arlington, WI 53911
Service
Fri Apr 13, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Arlington • 303 Park Street, Arlington, WI 53911
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Memories
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Hollie Haupt
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Bonnie and family I am so sorry for your loss. I have not seen John in a while but always fun to talk to when I did run into him. John was a character and fun. Again I am so sorry.
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Don Brereton
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Deepest sympathy to you Bonnie and the family. You two were great land lorde's & ,real photogenic on your wedding day. Take care of your selfe Donnie, you two were a oustanding couple.
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Zac Brown
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I was lucky to spend a lot of time with the Steffenhagens, growing up a friend of Michael. I'll always remember rides in the S-10s with John and Mike. Often humorous and sometimes lessons learned. John was someone I respected very much. Thanks for the rides... "That dog is taking a shit." :)
I know he is looking down on us smiling, he was a good man!
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Susan Gadient
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To my wonderful sister in law Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss and wish you and your family peace in knowing he is at peace also. John was a wonderful man, a real characterwho could always make me laugh. He will be missed. Love and prayers to you all.
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Amy (Moericke) Thorstenson
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My heart is with the family in this time of loss. I spent a lot of time at the Steffenhagen farm growing up, and they are some of my best memories. I miss you all and am sending loving prayers your way!