Steven Allen Kathman, the son of Billy and Mary (Heisler) Kathman, was born on March 2, 1965, in Emmetsburg, IA. He was raised also received his education in Ayrshire, graduating from Ruthven-Ayrshire High School.
Steven married Trudy Thomas on December 28, 1985, in Ayrshire. Following their marriage, the couple moved to Texas, for a short time, where Steven was involved in powerline construction. They then moved to Des Moines where he worked at the Des Moines Art Center. They eventually moved to Spencer and he was employed as a welder for Nolin Milling. Steven also painted water towers, build grain bins and worked at Perry Judds. Steven enjoyed fishing, camping and watching NASCAR.
Steven passed away at his home on May 17, 2014, at the age of 49. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Trudy of Spirit Lake, IA; his two daughters: Amber Kathman of Arnolds Park, IA and Hali Kathman and her friend, Aaron of Spencer, IA; his son, Nicholas Kathman and his fiance' Mandy Freeman of Spencer, IA; his brother, Brian Kathman of Ayrshire, IA and his two children: Jordan and Austin; his sister, Theresa Kathman -Barnett and her husband, Kenny of Prior Lake, MN and their children: Sydney, Billy, Tyeson, Brooklyn and Jaydn; other relatives and many friends.
SERVICES
Memorial Services will be 1:30 P.M., Thursday, May 22, 2014, at the Warner Chapel in Spencer.
OFFICIATING
Rev. Roger Maize
CASKET BEARERS
Honorary Bearers
Gary Gravlund
Lonnie Kathman
Aaron Pattison
Nicholas Kathman
Brian Kathman
Camaron Lange
Tim Thomas
Billy Trees
VISITATION
Visitation with the family will be 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
MUSIC
CD Selections
'Mama I'm Coming Home'
'Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog'
'On The Angel'
INTERMENT
Steven's wishes were to be cremated.