Duane Steinkamp, age 89, of Breda, died Thursday, November 18, 2021 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Breda. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Friedrichsen assisted by Deacon Butch Stone with Fr. Merlin Schrad concelebrating. Music will be by Marilyn Hundling and the St. Bernard’s Choir. Lectors will be Jami Behrens and Taylor Steinkamp. Gift Bearers will be Paige Steinkamp, Stephanie Steinkamp, and Anne Kenney. Casket Bearers will be Jeff Steinkamp, Jason Steinkamp, Brett Steinkamp, Jed Behrens, Marc Kenney, Steve Kenney, and Brandon Presswood. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Sharp Funeral Home in Breda. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Breda, and online condolences may be left for Duane’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Duane, the son of John and Susan (Schulte) Steinkamp was born on March 17, 1932 at Breda, Iowa. He grew up northwest of Breda, and graduated in 1949 from St. Bernard’s High School. After his formal education Duane worked at the Wall Lake Lumber Yard, an Asphalt Paving Crew in South Dakota, and various farmers before beginning to farm for himself.
On September 23, 1952 Duane was united in marriage to Delores Huelsing at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Scranton, Iowa. The couple made their home outside of Breda where Duane continued farming until he retired in 1999. At which time they moved into the town of Breda. In addition to farming, Duane served as the town Cop in Halbur and Breda, and supplied security for many celebrations around the county.
Duane enjoyed living a simple life. He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs Fan, and also enjoyed fishing and leisurely golfing at the Breda Golf Club. You could find Duane at Red’s Place in Breda most days at 3 p.m. playing cards with his many friends while bidding on nothing. Duane was an active member of St. Bernard’s Parish in Breda.
Left to celebrate Duane’s life are his children: Ken “Whitey” (Colleen) Steinkamp of Lake View, Joyce Kenney of Ft. Dodge, and Nick (Linda) Steinkamp of Emmetsburg; ten grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson due in April. Also surviving are his siblings: Jack Steinkamp of Gowrie, Lois Sturm of Carroll, and Rita (Dave) Roth of Ankeny; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Marge Steinkamp of Ankeny, Ruth Steinkamp of Carroll, and Madelyn Huelsing of Maple River; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives and friends.
Duane was preceded in death by his wife Delores in 2007; a granddaughter: Jennifer Steinkamp; his parents John and Susan Steinkamp; his parents-in-law: Tony and Frances Huelsing; and his siblings and siblings-in-law: Norville (Lucille) Steinkamp, Merle Steinkamp, Deloris (Ed) Sturm, Irene (John) Sturm, Roger Steinkamp, Don (Mari Anne) Steinkamp, Bert Sturm, Gene (Marilyn) Steinkamp, Dale Steinkamp, Iver Steinkamp, Anita Steinkamp, and Marvin Huelsing.
