Robert L. Steger, Sr.

On February 6th, 2011 after a three year battle, cancer took the life of Bob at Cherry Meadows Hospice Center in the loving arms of his wife, children and grandchildren. Bob was born on February 23rd, 1933 to the late Joseph and Anna (Christianson) Steger in Kaukauna. He was a 1952 graduate of Kaukauna High School where he earned athletic letters in football, basketball and baseball. Bob was a true follower of the Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts over the years. On September 25th, 1954, Bob married Betty Jane Ann Nettekoven at St. Mary's Parish in Kaukauna. Bob and Betty Jane were married for fifty-six years and were members of St. Aloysius Parish in Kaukauna. Bob was a papermaker for Thilmany Pulp and Paper for forty-five years, retiring in 1995. He was an avid sports fan and loved attending Green Bay Packers and University of Wisconsin Badger games since the 1950's. He also loved following the Brewers, Cubs, and the Bucks. Bob also served as director of the Kaukauna Athletic Club for over 20 years.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Betty Jane; his son Robert Jr. (Jane) Steger and grandson, John Steger, all of Kaukauna; daughter Debbie (Lance) Driessen and grandchildren Sam Driessen and Katie Driessen (special friend Adam Jenner), all of Stevens Point; and daughter Sara Grode (fiancé Kristian Lee) and grandchildren Allison Anna Grode and Aaron Grode, all of Madison. He is also survived by his siblings Lorraine Heilman, Marion Lambie and Joe (Dar) Steger; and Betty Jane's sisters Joan Blumreich and Nancy (Karl) Frank, along with many other relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents Joseph and Anna Steger; siblings Donald (Harriet Hammen) Steger, Betty (Arthur) Deeg, Anna May Steger, Karl Heilman, and Stanley Lambie; in-laws Gordon and Loretta (Rademacher) Nettekoven, Jon Blumreich; and grandchildren Matthew Charles Grode and Mark Robert Grode.

The funeral liturgy for Bob will be held on Friday, February 11th, 2011 at 12:00 PM at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH (St. Aloysius Church), 2401 Main Avenue in Kaukauna, with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at noon. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Kaukauna.

Our gratitude and sincere thanks to Dr. Mortara, Patricia Martins, Dr. Swanson, the nurses, staff and volunteers at the Martha Siekman Cancer Center, Theda Clark at Home Hospice and Theda Clark Cherry Meadows Hospice Care facility. God Bless you all. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established for Prostate Cancer Research.
Peace.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
920 766 6200