Steven Staples – Morris, MN

Memorial services for Steven Staples of Morris were Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church in Morris with Father Todd Schneider officiating. Visitation was Thursday from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Morris. Steve was born August 5, 1950 in Morris, Minnesota to Wally and Helen (Lesmeister) Staples. Steve was one of seven siblings and grew up on the family farm south of Alberta. Steve reminisced about his chores and life on the farm frequently. Steve also was an athlete and excelled in football and basketball at Alberta High School, and later Chokio-Alberta High School. At school is where he met the love of his life, Kathy. They were married February 26, 1972. Together they call-ed Alberta their home and raised three children: Bob, Christy and Steph. Before entering the construction industry, Steve at-tended Willmar Junior College. Steve worked a variety of jobs in the concrete construction industry within Minnesota and decided to open his own concrete construction business, Staples Construction. Steve worked alongside his son, Bob; brother, Ron and many nephews and extended family through the years. Steve was a wizard at his work in construction and his work can be found in all parts of west central Minnesota. Steve’s work ethic was second to none. He was passionate and dedicated to his profession and helped many of his employees be-come the best concrete construction workers in the Stevens County area. Steve was also in the Minnesota National Guard for seven years and served at Fort Ripley in the Little Falls area. Eventually, Steve and Kathy decided to make their lake home their permanent residence on Clitherall Lake. Through the years, Steve enjoyed spending time at the lake place with his family and traveling with his wife, Kathy. Steve was an avid sportsman and sports fan. He en-joyed fishing with his friends and family. He especially enjoyed his winter Lake of the Woods trips with his dear friends. Steve also enjoyed deer hunting and loved his weekends at the deer shack with his friends, his son, Bob and grandson, Trey. Steve also did everything he could to attend events for his grandchildren. He was one of their biggest fans and you could see him smiling in the back row alongside his wife, Kathy gushing with pride. Steve enjoyed watching the MN Vikings, MN Twins and MN Gopher teams in his spare time. Steve’s smile will never be forgotten. Steven Robert Staples, dedicated husband, father, grandpa, brother and uncle passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer in St. Cloud at his daughter, Christy’s home Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the age of 73. Steve is survived by his children: Bob (Trudy) of Hancock, MN; Christy (Tim) Steinbach of St. Cloud, MN and Steph (Ryan) Popp of Richfield, MN; six grandchildren, Alexis and Kaitlyn Staples, Trey and Ashleigh Steinbach, Josie and Matt-hew Popp; sisters, Jan Mahoney, Pam Staples and Pat Staples; brothers, Ron (Juanita) Staples and Dick (Mary) Staples; brother-in-law, Bob Mahoney; sister-in-Law, Geri (David) Hennen; brothers-in-law, Gerald (Au-drey) Cline and Tim Cline, Marvin Kisgen and Gordon Scribner; and many nieces and nephews. Steve is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy; parents, Wally and Helen Staples; sister, Cathy; his father-in-law, Raymond; his mother-in-law, Josephine; his sisters-in-law, Patricia Kisgen and Pamela Kussatz; and his brother-in-law, Ron Cline. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris was in care of the ar-rangements for Steve. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.peders enfh.com.