Loren Francis Steimel

Loren F. Steimel, 88, of Waterloo, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home.

He was born on August 8, 1936, in Waterloo, son of Leo and Clara Bauler Steimel. Loren graduated high school from St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School in 1954. He honorably served in the United States Army. He married Ruth Fenelon on June 18, 1960, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waterloo. She preceded him in death on May 31, 2008.

He was a farmer for most of his life in Eagle Center and, after retiring from farming, he worked a variety of jobs, including driving a bus for River Hills. Loren took a lot of pride in driving the bus for the kids.

Loren was a member of the Gilbertville American Legion Post 714, a board member at Hawkeye Community College, a member of St. Mary’s Choir and member of the Black Hawk County Extension office board.

He enjoyed spending his time with family, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, playing card games, especially 500, and golfing with friends and family.

He is survived by his children, Connie (Bill) Munchoff of Waterloo, David (Lisa) Steimel of Fairfax, Lori (Clay) Tritle of Alburnett, Michelle (Pete) Weisser of Rapid City, SD and Lee Ann (Tim) Platt of Clive; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; two great-grandsons, Vincent Roche and Hayes Petersen; and siblings, Winifred Fischels, Francis, Lewis and Melvin Steimel.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:30 am Tuesday, July 8, 2025, St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Eagle Center, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Military rites performed by Nugent-Demuth American Legion Post 714 of Gilbertville and Iowa Army Funeral Honor Guard.

Visitation: 4:00 – 6:00 pm Monday, July 7, 2025, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, with rosary starting at 4:00pm. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice and Nugent-Demuth American Legion Post 714 of Gilbertville.

Locke at Tower Park is assisting the family, 319-233-3146.