Memorial
Steven Kehl, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, April 09, 2014 at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center. Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 14, 2014 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Friends may call one hour before the service on Monday at the chapel. Inurnment will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Kehl of Cedar Rapids; children, Siegfried (Cindy) Kehl of Center Point and Roswitha “Rita” Kehl and fiancé Roger Guyer of Cedar Rapids; grandson Steven (Michelle) Michalec of Vinton; great grandchild Brooklynn Michalec and great great grandchild Noah Michalec; step-granddaughter, Summer Algharib and step great grandchildren, Ali, Anwir and Faith Algharib.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Adam Kehl.
Steven Kehl was born June 27, 1928, in Yugoslavia, the son of Jacob and Louise (Mlinaric) Kehl. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Richardt on February 3, 1951 in Austria. In 1955 he immigrated, with his family, to the United States. Steven worked for Allis-Chalmers and Harnischfeger Company until he retired. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and socializing with his many friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.