Charles H. “Chuck” Steen age 72 of Clinton passed away Saturday Dec. 16, 2023 at his home. Cremation rites will be accorded and a visitation will be held Wednesday Dec. 20th from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM at the Pape Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 PM at the Pape Funeral Home. A celebration of life and luncheon will follow at the Church of Lyons Hall, 2118 N. 2nd Street, Clinton from 5 – 7 PM. The family requests a casual dress would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Chuck was born on Nov. 15, 1951 in Clinton, IA the son of Hebert and Ruth (Camp) Steen. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1970. He worked for Caterpillar for over 14 years and Canadian Pacific Railroad for over 27 years as a machine operator. Chuck married Lynn Wilson on April 16, 1977 in Clinton, IA. He was a member of the Clinton Jaycees, where he was Jaycees JCI Senator, worked the beer tent, and renovations to the Clinton Boat Club. Chuck enjoyed fishing and watching sports, especially the Chicago Bears and Cubs, and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Lynn Steen of Clinton, IA; his son, Tony (Mollie Roth) Steen of Clinton, IA; four grandchildren, Jacob, Sage, Marcus, and Zoey; his great grandson, Flynn Michael; his sister, Sharon Tinkler of Walcott, IA; and his two brothers, Don (Joyce) Steen of Clinton, IA and Gary (Monica) Steen of Bryant, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Matthew. Memorials may be given to Camp Courageous, Dierk Cemetery Assoc., or to CHS Girls Track and Field.