John Steffl

John L. Jack Steffl was born on September 29, 1932 in Sleepy Eye, MN, the son of John A. Alma (Hartneck) Steffl. He grew up and attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Sleepy Eye and graduated with the class of 1951. After graduation he entered the US Army serving from 1953-1955. Jack married Sylvia Marso on February 10, 1962 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. The couple lived and farmed north of Sleepy Eye. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Eagles Club. He enjoyed hunting, bowling and was an avid sports fan. Jack is survived by his wife, Sylvia of Sleepy Eye, children, Michael Steffl of Sleepy Eye, Stephen Steffl of Roseville, Daniel (Lisa) Steffl of Sleepy Eye, Paul Steffl of Sleepy Eye, four grandchildren, Katie, Sarah, Andrew Grace Steffl brothers sisters, Cornelius (Lucille) Steffl, Monica Hertling, Phyllis (Richard) Garry and Jerome (Ruth) Steffl, sister-in-law, Mary Steffl. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Beatrice (Edward) Ganske, Bernice (Norbert) Zschetzsche, Leslie (Deloris) Steffl, Louie Paul and brother-in-law Sylvester Hertling. First Visitation 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, September 6, 2012 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye 301 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Second Visitation 7:30 am - 10:00 am Friday, September 7, 2012 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye 301 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 10:30 am Friday, September 7, 2012 St. Mary's Catholic Church - Sleepy Eye 636 1st Ave. North Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery 720 3rd Ave. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085