Benedict “Ben” L. Steager
June 17, 1945 — June 6, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Brainard with Fr. Steven Snitily officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Church with a Parish Rosary at 7 p.m. Burial will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery with lunch following at the Brainard American Legion Hall. Moravec Johnson Mortuary is handling arrangements for Ben's family.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, AND STATUES: Memorials may be directed In Care of the Family.
Born June 17, 1945 in David City to Louis and Mary (Hanus) Steager, the youngest of three sons. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1963, enlisted in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1970. Ben started working for Brainard Co-op in 1966. On Dec 27, 1969 he married Donna Rae Matejcek. Three sons were born to the union, Robert (Lisa) of Brainard, David (Michelle) of Lincoln, and Aaron of Valparaiso. The couple lived on the family farm near Brainard, where they farmed and raised cattle. He retired from Frontier Co-op in 2007.
Ben was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Brainard American Legion. He kept busy outside, watched his westerns and enjoyed playing cards. He will be remembered for his smile, his kindness and willingness to help his neighbors.
He is preceded in death by his wife, parents and brother Rich. Ben is survived by his three sons, brother Jerry, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Parish Rosary
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Additional Viewing
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
9:30 - 10:00 am (Central time)
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Burial
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Starts at 11:15 am (Central time)
Holy Trinity Cemetery
Funeral Lunch
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Starts at 11:30 am (Central time)
American Legion Hall
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