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Published March 12, 2011, 12:00 AM

Obituary: David Steffl

David "Chief" J. Steffl, 78, of Worthington, died Friday, March 11, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in Slayton, Minnesota. He was born May 4, 1932 in Redwood County Minnesota, the son of Andrew & Matilda (Heiling) Steffl. He resided in Worthington, Minnesota since 1975.

David "Chief" J. Steffl, 78, of Worthington, died Friday, March 11, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in Slayton, Minnesota. He was born May 4, 1932 in Redwood County Minnesota, the son of Andrew & Matilda (Heiling) Steffl. He resided in Worthington, Minnesota since 1975.

He married Mary Ann Seifert on April 11, 1953 in Wabasso, Minnesota.

Twelve children were born to this union. David loved his family and enjoyed hunting, working on his computer, coaching fast pitch, following his kids and grandkids many school, music and sporting events and was an avid & vocal fan of all Minnesota sports team.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Steffl, Slayton, MN; children, Steve (Michelle) Steffl of Lake Wilson, Minnesota; Neal (Jane) Steffl of Worthington, Minnesota; Donna Steffl, of Sauk Centre, Minnesota, Kathy

(Greg) Vaske from Omaha, Nebraska; Colleen (Steve)Benson of Garretson, South Dakota; Tom (Sue) Steffl of Worthington, Minnesota; Michael Steffl of Worthington, Minnesota; David (Deb) Steffl of Chandler, Minnesota; Patrick (Susette) Steffl of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Barb (Matt) Tabor of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota; and 30 grandchildren and 8 great grand children, brother Leonard (Janet) Steffl of Morgan, Minnesota; and sister Daria (Willie) Forster of Fairmont, Minnesota.

David was preceded in death by his parents Andrew & Matilda Steffl, by his son Richard Steffl, daughter Therese Schleppenbach and grandson Tony Schleppenbach.

Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 7 PM, with a rosary at 7 PM, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington.

The memorial service will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington officiated by Father Jim Callahan and Father James Seitz, burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Worthington.

To view an online obituary please visit www.dingmannandsons.com.

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Terry J.
Alexis, IL     03/12/2011 1:47 PM

Sympathizing in your great loss, Neal, Jane, and all the family. Our prayers are with you. Terry and Lynda Johnston Alexis, Illinois

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steve a.
Waconia, MN     03/12/2011 9:22 AM

I remember Dave and the whole Steffl family for the 10,000 times he came into Food-N-Fuel when we were there so many years ago. Those are good memories. We had many good conversations. Dave was not only a good customer. He and his family were also good friends. We've been gone from Worthington for 23 years but I still remember him well. May God comfort your broken hearts.

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