Steven Craig Kadner
March 11, 2014
Steven Craig Kadner, 63, passed away on Monday March 10, 2014 at Lake of the Ozarks Missouri, of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday March 17, 2014 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Luncheon will follow at Lutheran Church of Hope Ankeny, 1924 3rd Street Ankeny.
Steve was the son of Anton and Maxine Kadner. He was born September 10, 1950 in Marshalltown, Iowa. Steven lived most of his life in Des Moines and was a graduate of Des Moines Technical High School. After high school, he served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Marilyn Sackett in 1972 and together they had two daughters, Stacy and Tammra. He was married to Robin Spidle-Kadner from 1988-2013. During their marriage they had their dogs: Max, Chip, Bandit, and Nova.
Steve was employed by 3E (Electrical Engineering and Equipment) for 42 year before he retired in 2012. After retirement, he worked part-time for Enterprise Rental. He was an avoid sports fan and loved the Iowa Hawkeyes, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, as well as Nascar. He had a second home at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri where he loved being on the water, boating and swimming. His hobbies included traveling, bowling, and camping. His life was dedicated to helping others when he could. He has been involved with Salvation Army Red Kettle, preparing and serving meals for those in need, Toys for Tots, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters program.
Left behind to celebrate his life are his daughters, Stacy Johnston (Jon) and Tammra Swartwood (Brian); his grandsons, Travis and Joel Johnston; his brother, Dennis (Gladys) Kadner; nephews, nieces, and his dog, Dutch.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Maxine Kadner; and a brother, Ron Kadner of Georgia.
Visitation will be Sunday March 16, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ron & Carol Hardin
03/18/2014
So sorry for the loss of your dad. Steve was a great neighbor and friend and will miss him and Dutch everyday.
Dirk Huisman
03/17/2014
I will miss Steve the most during football season. I enjoyed watching the games with him. He was always making others laugh, and he wasn't afraid to laugh as well. I didn't know him well, but he made an impression on me as a good person.
Judy Trostle
03/17/2014
Stacy and Tammy: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He and your mom and my ex-husband & I had some fun times together way back in high school. Please accept my condolences and I will keep you in my prayers.
Dwight and Beverly Ross
03/16/2014
So sorry in the loss of your Dad. He will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marvel (Allen) Maddy
03/16/2014
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Dad. I remember him (my second cousin) as a very spirited, fun loving child, always laughing and happy. Hold your fondest memories close and God even closer. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Troy Hayes
03/16/2014
I will miss him we met this football season and watched most of the games together we became good friends and he invited me to come to the lake house this spring i was looking forward to that trip,you and your family are in my prayers.
Stephanie Paro
03/16/2014
Stacy & Jon, Tami & Brian, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a great neighbor here at the lake and will be missed. May God give you comfort at this time and always. Hold the memories in your heart.Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Bremer
03/16/2014
Tami and Family, So very sorry for your loss .My prayers are for all of you .Thanks for sharing your story about your Dad with me on the plane ride back to Des Moines .He was a special man and will be missed. God Bless you all . .
Jeff H Johnson
03/15/2014
I was privileged to meet Steve at our retirement jobs. He was a pleasure to be around. Steve was a breath of fresh air for all of us fortunate enough to meet him. Steve you will be missed by all of us.
Roy Mills Family
03/15/2014
Please accept our heartfelt condolences and remember:
Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.
Kurt and Jan Johnson
03/14/2014
Stacy and Tammy,
We only have good memories of Steve. Our thoughts are with you both.
Kurt & Jan Johnson
Gibson Family
03/13/2014
Stacy & Jon, Tammy & Brian ~
May God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.~
Chris, Tracy, Erik, and Ali Gibson
Shannan (Kadner) Callaway
03/13/2014
Stacy & Tammy ~ We are so very sorry to hear about your dad's sudden passing... We are holding your family close to our hearts in our thoughts and prayers, praying for strength and peace to help you through this difficult time of loss. Our sincere condolences...
Ryan, Shannan, Alexa & Ray Callaway