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Steffen Paul Kiesler

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Jan 20, 1942 – Mar 15, 2022

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VISITATION: A visitation for Stef will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 4:00pm until 7:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road.

 

FUNERAL MASS: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 11:00am, at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue. Visitation on Wednesday will be at the church from 10:00am until the time of the Mass. Private burial will take place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Union Grove.

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Steffen Paul Kiesler, 80, known affectionately as “Stef,” received the promise of eternal life on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born in Union Grove on January 20, 1942, son of the late Joseph and Karen (née: Steffen) Kiesler.

Steffen was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Penny Ann Cramer, on May 29, 1965, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Racine.

Stef was supervisor for J.I. Case retiring after 30 plus years of service. He proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States National Guard from 1964 until 1972. Stef was an avid trap shooter and loved shooting at different clubs around the area. He was always working hard on home improvement projects. Stef and Penny loved spending the winters in Florida and thrifting at rummage sales and flea markets.

Stef leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 56 years, Penny Kiesler; children, Tony (Stacie Sorce) Kiesler, Eric Kiesler, Craig (Jennifer) Kiesler, Mark Kiesler, Corinne (Thomas) Haskins, Joseph Kiesler, Jennifer (Scott) Lulofs, Robert (Tracy) Kiesler, Adam (Gaby) Kiesler, Brianna (John) Epling, Nicholas (Brittany) Kiesler; grandchildren, Nick (Amy), Eli, Ty, Zeke, Paige, Ian, Arianna, Audrey, Zach, Elliot, Phineas, Alex, Vinny, Mario, Steffen, Hector, Leon, Victor, Charlotte, Franklin; siblings, Karla Kiesler, Joseph (Jan) Kiesler, Jim (Vi) Kiesler, Tom (Joan) Kiesler, Greg (Karen) Kiesler, Mary (John) Lois, Kris Schmidt; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Richard (Kathy Mevis) Cramer, Kathy (Tom) Sheriff, Lu Ann (Bud) Niznansky, Laurie Cramer-Webb, Jo Ann (Joe) McMahon, Linda Cramer; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.

In addition to his parents, Steffen is preceded in death by his stepfather, Lawrence Ernst; brother, Robert Kiesler; in-laws, Robert and Esther Cramer; and brothers-in-law, Robert Cramer, Randy Webb, and Mick Schmidt.

A visitation for Stef will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 4:00pm until 7:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 11:00am, at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue. Visitation on Wednesday will be at the church from 10:00am until the time of the Mass. Private burial will take place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Union Grove.

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  1. Kevin and Dena McCormick says

    March 17, 2022 at 9:46 am

    My sincere condolences to the entire Kiesler family. I remember your dad as a man who had strong values, an incredible work ethic and a commitment to family. He was someone to look up to as an example of how to be successful through hard work and integrity. I hope all of you can find peace through faith during this very difficult time.

  2. Harriet Newland, Aiken South Carolina says

    March 17, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    With Sympathy to Stef family. He was always pleased and happy when I asked aout his family.
    Enjoyed knowing him at Case Company.

    Harriet Newland

  3. Evangelist kathleen froode{ weisbrod{{ and all of her familyall her family says

    March 17, 2022 at 9:47 pm

    Our condolences and thanks for alot of good memories.

  4. Belinda Galvan says

    March 18, 2022 at 6:30 am

    My deepest and most sincere condolences to you all. Rest in heaven Stef..

  5. Barb Mendez says

    March 18, 2022 at 6:33 pm

    John and I send our condolences to the entire family. RIP Stef. you were a special guy at Case.

  6. Jim 'DOC' Poplawski says

    March 20, 2022 at 4:40 am

    Deepest Sympathy on your loss. I worked with and for Stef at CASE.

    Jim ‘DOC’ Poplawski, Chairman, UAW Local 180 Retirees

  7. tammy says

    March 22, 2022 at 3:47 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. I truly enjoyed knowing Steffen and hearing all about your wonderful family. it was funny and inspirational! Peace and prayers to you all.

  8. Jeffrey L. LEE says

    March 22, 2022 at 4:13 pm

    Penny and family due to COVID 19, I will not be able to attend, my deepest sympathy in your family’s loss. Stef was a great man in the short time I was able to enjoy him.
    God bless you and your family.

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The Marshall Family would like to thank Gary and his staff on a wonderful job they did with our father. Gary was great and caring throughout this whole process words cannot express enough .

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