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Gunter L. Steves
March 13, 1933 - October 26, 2020
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VISITATION
October 31, 2020 | 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Saturday - Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street St. Charles
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Gunter L. Steves, 87, died on Monday, October 26th at Silverado Memory Care Community in St. Charles. Gunter was born in Porz-Urbach, Germany in 1933 and immigrated to Canada where he met and married his wife, Greta. The couple was married 65 years. In the late 1950’s, the couple found their way to the Fox Valley, eventually settling in St. Charles. Together with his business partner, Bernie Klein, Gunter founded St. Charles Stampings, Inc., where the two managed a successful business for over 50 years. Gunter loved travel, cooking, gardening, spending time with friends and was an active golfer and skier.
Gunter was proceeded in death by his parents, Lorenz and Maria Steves and by his sister Marianne Steves (Hess). He is survived by his wife Greta, sons; Misha (Sharon Sly) and Bernhard (Brigitte Baumann), grandchildren; Loren (Hemming), Andrew, Ryan, Juliana and Timothy and great grandchildren Sawyer and Hudson Hemming.
Visitation will be Saturday from 12 to 2 PM at Yurs Funeral Home in St. Charles. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association (www.ALZ.Org).
For information please call Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles 630-584-0060
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Christine Moffett from St. Charles, IL
"Steves Family- we cherish the memories we've shared with Gunter and your family.Our deepest sympathies to you all. The Moffetts"
Juanita Hughes from Buena Vista, CO
"Those piercing eyes and that intense intellect. The suave presence and debonair attire. Those are my memories, and more. God bless you Gunter - you were one of a kind."
Kary Yates from London, AK
"Dear Bernie and family, My sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. Sending best wishes from the whole team. Love, Kary x"
Chris & Sylvie Lappin from Geneva, IL
"We have so many fond memories to cherish of our times spent with Gunter. He will be dearly missed by all of us. Keeping all of you and I thoughts and prayers."
Anna Harmon from Geneva , IL
"I’m so sorry for your loss. Gunter was one of my favorites! He was a total class act! Funny, witty, handsome, generous and a great cook! So many wonderful memories!! Sending prayers and love to the entire family! God Bless ❤️"
Mark and Linda Hill from Geneva, IL
"We have so many memories of a kind, gracious and generous heart. We have enjoyed many occasions in their beautiful home where Gunter and Gretta provided the most wonderful hospitality. We revere their family so deeply in our hearts."
Christine Kluck from St. Charles, IL
"You Dad was a big personality. Kind and generous with his time and friendship. I think often of his advising us on our first trip to Switzerland many years ago. He and Greta shared an afternoon mapping out the sites in Switzerland. Contributed to a great trip. So sorry for his passing. My prayers and sympathy are with you. Chris Kluck"
Jim Gaffney from Saint Charles, IL
"My condolences to the Steve Family, had many a good golf match w/him in our day."
Bob and Diane Lanz from Wheaton, IL
"We are so sorry for your loss. We have many happy memories of times shared with Gunter and Greta. Gunter was a wonderful man and will be missed. May God give you peace in your sorrow."