Wayne Lowell Steven, age 73, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his home in Alden, MN. Memorial Service will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Kiester, Minnesota, on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 2:00pm. Visitation will be one hour prior at the church. (1:00-2:00 PM)
Wayne Lowell Steven was born March 1, 1951, in Albert Lea, MN, the Son of Walter and Sophie (Shelwick) Steven. He grew up in Walters, MN, and graduated from Kiester High School in 1969 where he was an avid athlete.
Wayne started working at a grain elevator at a young age and continued to build his way up and managed many different co-ops. After he retired, Wayne enjoyed hauling grain for Anderson Farms in Lake Mills, IA.
Wayne’s pride and joy in life were his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed spending his time with family and friends, where he never missed any of his grandchildren’s events, he was dedicated to his work and enjoyed helping the farming community.
Wayne is survived by his children: Tayna Goette of Hiawatha, IA, Ellie Olson (Mike) of Granite Falls, MN, Wade Steven of Clarks Grove, MN; his 8 grandchildren: Kevin Goette, Darcy Bailey (David), Serena Steven (Nick), Brandon Steven (Lita), Brooke Olson, Justice Hopperstad (Marty), Katelyn Everett (Garrett), Liley Steven; 4 Great Grandchildren, Bodie, Asher-Wade, Evalina, and Weston; Siblings; Sheryl Engelby, John Steven (Linda), Donna Butler (Cubby), and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Sophie (Shelwick) Steven, sister, Beverly Charlson, brother-in-law, Richard Engelby, grandson Isaac Merrill, and other family members.
So sorry for Wayne’s passing. You have our sympathy. He was a great guy. Larry and Donna
To all of Wayne’s family,
I was so sorry to hear of your father’s passing . We went to high school together and Wayne was part of all those wonderful memories. I had some of you in Sunday School and knew from their what a good dad he was for all of you. He carried his faith with him and now is enjoying the spoils of Heaven. Blessed be his memory!
Dear Steven Family,
I have SUCH pleasant memories of Wayne when I was with him on the Bulldog Wrestling Team of 1966-67. He was always so encouraging and just fun to be around! My love and prayers go out to his immediate family and especially to my Grade School classmate, John Steven, who was a grand friend back in those golden days of youth!! > God bless you all in your time of loss!!
So very sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with your dad when he was at Five Star Coop in Lawler. Funny story- we had a surprise visit with him in Mexico. We were both on vacation and ran into each other at the same resort. May your memories give you comfort and strength in the difficult days ahead.
You are now in eternal rest. Peace to you, Wayne.
My most sincere sympathy to your entire family. I have many memories o Wayne from high school days, especially since our parents’ farms were only a couple of miles away and we were in the same high school class.
I worked for Wayne at Five Star Coop. We was a great BOSS. He was rough but he had a very soft heart when you got to know him. Prayers for the Family.
John, Sheryl and the whole Steven family,
My sympathy to you to all at the passing of your beloved, Wayne. God bless you all at this time of loss.
Wayne was a great husband,father,grandfather,great grandfather,athlete,and,friend,worker,a devout Christian!May our Lord and Saviour be with his family!I will always remember him!
Thank-you
So sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of great times with the Steven family.
So many memories made with the entire family over the years that I was in Kiester. My thoughts are with you guys. Stay strong!
Thank you every one . He was a great man one of a kind .
Your family has my sympathy. I graduated from Delavan in ‘71 and I can still remember the basketball game at Kiester Wayne’s senior year when he scored 50 points against us. He was a great athlete back then but an even greater guy.