Cletus George Steffens

Cletus George Steffens, 92, of Farrar, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. He was born August 24, 1932 in Farrar, MO to Theodor and Hilda (Verseman) Steffens. Cletus and Ruby Schuessler were married September 27, 1958 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, MO. He was a life-long member of Salem Lutheran Church where he served in several offices. He was also a member of the former Salem Men's Club where he served numerous offices. Cletus was a proud United States Army veteran, having served from 1953 to 1955 and during that time in Korea from December, 1953 to May, 1955. He was a member of the American Legion Post #133. Cletus was a l951 graduate of Perryville High School. He retired from Chrysler. Cletus was a loving and devoted husband for 66 years. "Grandpa Cletus" dearly loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was happiest when he could spend time with them. He and Ruby loved to travel, having been to Europe several times and Canada numerous times to visit with family and see the sites. Survivors include three sons, Kent (Mary) Steffens, Kerry (Dana) Steffens, Tim (Stephanie) Steffens; daughter, Char (Ron) Palisch; eleven grandchildren, Erin Steffens, Scott (Mandy) Steffens, Beth (Kyle Magee) Steffens, Bret (Rachael) Steffens, Trent (Lauren) Steffens, Chase (Allyson) Steffens, Colby (Sara) Palisch, Trey (Courtney) Palisch, Drew (Lindsay) Palisch, Connor Steffens, Clayton Steffens; ten great-grandchildren, Ansley, Afton, Greer, Lettie, Collins, Adalyn, Alma, Layne, Nolan, Brynley; four Sisters-in-law, Bernice Steffens, Norma Jean Steffens, Alvera (Wayne) DuBois, Dot (Don Schwein) Kiefer; brother-in-Law, Royal (Pauline) Mueller. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, LeeRoy Steffens, Robert Steffens; two sisters, Opal Mahnken, Elaine (Hadler) Davis; grandson, Tyler Steffens; three brothers-in-laws, Delvin Schuessler, Harold Hadler, Leonard Mahnken; sister-in-law, Marlene Mueller. Visitation will be from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 pm Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar with Rev. John Hellwege officiating. Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Farrar with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post #133 and Delta Team. Memorial contributions may be given to Journey Hospice, Salem Lutheran Church or Saxony Lutheran High School. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Cletus George Steffens

August 24, 1932 - December 10, 2024