Steven Craig Albers
September 04, 2016
- Share:
-
-
-
Service Details
Steven Craig Albers
Des Moines
Steven Albers, 72, passed away on September 4, 2016, at VA Central Iowa Health Care System. Steven was born on March 7, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa.
He graduated from East Des Moines High School and then attended Drake University where he obtained his Psychology Degree. Steven proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as Captain. He worked as the manager for Knox Café and most recently as the grounds supervisor for Capitol Hill Lutheran Church.
Steven is survived by his sister, JoAnne Sandvig; niece, Stephanie (Erick) Peterson; nephew, Jason (Tanya) Sandvig; great-nieces and nephews, Jackson Blair, and Morgan Peterson, Fletcher, Piper and Sadie Sandvig; and a host of extended family and friends.
Steven is preceded in death by his parents, Marion Earl and Betty Albers.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Private family burial will be held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to Capitol Hill Lutheran Church in memory of Steven.
Online condolences may be made at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
GARY CALHOUN
09/11/2016
Steve was the funniest and one of the most fun guys I ever knew. In high school, we were on the wrestling team together. We wrestled against each other in practice because we were close in weight and had much in common. I wish I had been a better friend later in life.
Carol McCoy Van Dyke
09/11/2016
My deepest sympathy to Steve's family, I am sure he will be missed by each of you. He was so much fun growing up at Wallace, Hiatt and East. Steve always had a smile and was ready to pull a joke on someone. RIP.
Don and JoAnn Smith
09/10/2016
So sorry you had to leave, Steve. You were a good neighbor and friend. You will be missed by us and so many. God Bless you and your family.
Steven Bell
09/09/2016
Sad to hear of Steve's passing. I remember him when growing up in the Union Park area. He was a friend of my brother Paul but he always treated me nice and let me tag along with him. I remember him as a very kind and thoughtful person!
Mick Strait
09/09/2016
I was very shocked and sorry to hear of Steve's death. We had great times at East High and at Iowa City. He will always be Pee Wee to me. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
Tom Roberson
09/09/2016
I was very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I was a fraternity brother with Steve at the University of Iowa. Steve was very social and fun and one of the reasons I joined Phi Gamma Delta. My wife and I continued socially with Steve and friends after college and have many great memories of him. RIP Steve.
Jim Somers
09/09/2016
It was with shock and grief that I learned today of Steve's passing. We were Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brothers at the University of Iowa. I always looked up to Steve. He was so full of wit and charm. I swear, everyone on the Iowa campus knew Steve and was charmed by him. He will be missed. RIP Stevie.
Sally Peterson
09/09/2016
So sad-he was such a charismatic young man-How he must have suffered-mourning
Nancy Scott
09/08/2016
He was a very kind man He was always there to help with a smile on his face. My deepest sympathy to his family
Joan Ackermann
09/08/2016
Steve was one of the kindest person I ever met and always had a smile and kind word for everyone. He helped us a lot with our Clothes Closet ministry at church in many ways. He would fix us coffee when he knew the volunteers where going to be there and help us carry donations. He will be greatly missed by me and my husband and by everyone at church. I would like to express my sympathy and prayers to Steve's family.
Roberta (Bobbie) Nelson
09/08/2016
My sympathy and prayers for Steve's family at this sad time. Steve was an upbeat person kind with a big smile, friendly, always helping people and thankful to all.He will surely be missed by members of CHLC and may he RIP now with our Father in Heaven.
Maxine Oberg
09/08/2016
What kind man! His smile will stay with me. Will miss him "standing guard" at evening functions at church, always with a book. Condolences to his family.
Roberta Weston
09/07/2016
Heartfelt sympathy to Steve's family. I will always remember Steve's smile that shined from his eyes and the kind words that he always had for everyone at church. We will miss him in the bell choir.