Richard Steenhoven

Richard L. Steenhoven, Sr. was born December 15, 1940 in New Ulm, MN the son of John R. and Arline (Schilling) Steenhoven. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield where he also attended grade school. Richard graduated from Springfield High School and continued his education at St. John's University, University of St. Thomas, and Mankato State where he earned his B.S. Degree in Chemistry. On February 8, 1964, Richard married Jeanette Sturm at Immaculate Conception Church in Butternut, WI. He went to work as a salesman at Steenhoven's Implement in Springfield until moving to Walker, MN in 1988 where he and his wife ran a supper club Wanderers Inn until 1995. During that period of time, Richard earned his Minnesota Real Estate license. The couple then moved to Grand Rapids, MN where Richard continued selling real estate and also worked for LandM Fleet. Richard was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Order of Foresters throughout his life. He enjoyed playing piano and singing at several area parishes including Mary Immaculate of Coleraine, MN where he was a member. He also sang in the Blandin male chorus for a number of years. Richard enjoyed fishing, playing pool and cards. He cherished time spent with family. Richard relished music so much that he started the 'Dickey-Do's', 'The Family Tradition', and 'The Wanderers' bands over the years. He especially enjoyed the company of his dog Buddy. He is survived by his wife Jeanette of Morton; daughters- Rene' (Jeff) Wold of Penguilly, MN, Kendra (Robert) Boney of Springfield, and Jennifer (Lonnie) Quackenbush of Morton; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother John; son Richard, Jr.; and grandson Bryan Geiger. First Visitation 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Second Visitation 9:30 am - 10:30 am Thursday, January 29, 2015 St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Springfield, MN 112 West Van Dusen Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 10:30 am Thursday, January 29, 2015 St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Springfield, MN 112 West Van Dusen Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information St. Raphael's Catholic Cemetery Address not given Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087