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Richard Steers

Male 1923 - 2008  (84 years)


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  • Name Richard Steers 
    Born 15 Aug 1923  Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 09 Jan 2008  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I131219  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 11 Jan 2008 

    Father Henry John Steers,   b. 08 Mar 1892, 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord Brabant, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Mar 1970, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Agnes Elizabeth Kamps,   b. 17 Oct 1899, Town of Buchanan, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Mar 1945, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 45 years) 
    Married 29 Jul 1920  Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F25653  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • January 11, 2008

      Steers, Richard Richard Steers, Son, Brother, Uncle, Naval Officer, Construction Worker, Friend. Born August 15, 1923, in Kimberly, WI., and died January 9, 2008, at Colony Oaks Care Center, Appleton, at the age of 84. Richard was the first born son to Henry and Agnes Steers. Richard lived in Kimberly until he joined the Navy. He retired from the Navy after 20 years.

      Richard is survived by his sisters, Gertrude Hurst, and Bernice (Jerry) Quella; a brother Ron (Joyce) Steers; a sister in law, Ingrid Steers, and a brother in law, Robert Kiel as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

      Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Anna Mae Hubers and Phyliss Kiel, a brother, Roger Steers; brothers in law, Frank Hubers and Cletus Hurst; nephews, Robert Kiel Jr., Rene Steers, Caleb Aschbacher, and a niece Jacqueline Quella.

      Richard was a private man, with a dry sense of humor and a great ability for story telling. After he retired from the Navy, he spent some time working with his sister Bernice (Jerry) Quella at Q's Quarters in Elkhart Lake, but eventually made his home with his sister, Phyliss (Robert) Keil in Kimberly. He worked construction during these years and spent his winters in Lakeland, Florida.

      Richard was a quiet but supportive brother and uncle to Phyliss and Robert and their children, Robert Jr., Beth, Russ and Barb, during their formative years. He was well known in the Fox Valley area and had many friends both in this area and in Florida.

      Richard was a very intelligent man who enjoyed lively discussions about politics throughout his life. He had a passion for horse and dog racing and he also enjoyed his time at the casinos. He was very fond of the game Jai-Alai in Florida.

      Richard eventually succumbed to macular degeneration, which affected his ability to drive, and then, after suffering several strokes, moved to Colony Oaks Care Center. He maintained his wry sense of humor throughout.

      Richard would like to thank Raymond Hubers for keeping his affairs in order.

      The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Colony Oaks Care Center.

      He expressed that there not be any services. He prefers you to go out and do a good deed in his memory.

      Heart of the Valley Crematory

      204 E. Kimberly Ave.

      Kimberly

      800-622-6208