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Steven M. Grams Feb 25 1948 - Jan 18 2012
Steven Mark Grams, age 63, of Ipswich, passed away on January 18, 2012, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown. Rev. Mark Gullerud will officiate. Music will be provided by Barb Gullerud as organist with congregational singing. Steven was born on February 25, 1948, at Tacoma, WA, to Leland and Myrtle (Mathweg) Grams. He lived in Spokane, WA, and later moved to Faulkton. He attended Immanuel Lutheran High School and College in Eau Claire, WI. Steven entered the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, Steven returned to Faulkton. On September 13, 1969, Steven married Kathleen Daly at Austin, MN. The couple moved to Watertown, where he attended Lake Area Vocational School. They moved to Ipswich in 1972 and he worked for Sears and in 1994 he started Grams Service, his own appliance & electronics business. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ipswich. Steven enjoyed bow hunting, fishing, and gardening, mainly roses. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Steven is survived by his wife, Kathleen, of Ipswich; his children: Jennifer (Troy) Hieb of Watertown, Benjamin (Angela) Grams of Bowdle, and Michael (Melissa) Grams of Rochester, MN; seven grandchildren: Brian, Elana, Elijah, Seth, Isaiah, Sophia, and Emily; his mother, Myrtle Grams, of Tea; three brothers: Michael Grams of Parker, Joel (Cheryl) Grams of Tea, and John Grams of Plankinton; and five sisters: Kathleen (Walter) Schaller of Madison Heights, MI, Eileen (Paul) Tiefel of Eau Claire, WI, Evangeline Sobol of Tea, and Nancy Grams and Debra Grams both of Tea. He was preceded in death by his father.

Steven M. Grams
Feb 25 1948 - Jan 18 2012

Steven Mark Grams, age 63, of Ipswich, passed away on January 18, 2012, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown. Rev. Mark Gullerud will officiate. Music will be provided by Barb Gullerud as organist with congregational singing.

Steven was born on February 25, 1948, at Tacoma, WA, to Leland and Myrtle (Mathweg) Grams. He lived in Spokane, WA, and later moved to Faulkton. He attended Immanuel Lutheran High School and College in Eau Claire, WI. Steven entered the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, Steven returned to Faulkton.

On September 13, 1969, Steven married Kathleen Daly at Austin, MN. The couple moved to Watertown, where he attended Lake Area Vocational School. They moved to Ipswich in 1972 and he worked for Sears and in 1994 he started Grams Service, his own appliance & electronics business.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ipswich. Steven enjoyed bow hunting, fishing, and gardening, mainly roses. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Steven is survived by his wife, Kathleen, of Ipswich; his children: Jennifer (Troy) Hieb of Watertown, Benjamin (Angela) Grams of Bowdle, and Michael (Melissa) Grams of Rochester, MN; seven grandchildren: Brian, Elana, Elijah, Seth, Isaiah, Sophia, and Emily; his mother, Myrtle Grams, of Tea; three brothers: Michael Grams of Parker, Joel (Cheryl) Grams of Tea, and John Grams of Plankinton; and five sisters: Kathleen (Walter) Schaller of Madison Heights, MI, Eileen (Paul) Tiefel of Eau Claire, WI, Evangeline Sobol of Tea, and Nancy Grams and Debra Grams both of Tea.

He was preceded in death by his father.

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Comment posted by: Greg Selting
Tue 24th Jan 2012 07:37 pm

I'm sorry for your loss. I got to know Steve when he would come and work on appliances and my Grandmother's house in Faulkton. He will be missed by so many for all of the great work that he did. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Comment posted by: Jim and Ellen Melius
Sun 22nd Jan 2012 11:39 am

Steve was such a wonderful person. Our study club went to see his beautiful rose garden and he gave us each a rose to take home. One day while he was working on my dishwasher, I complained about all of the nasty things going on in the world and his reply was not to worry as God was still in charge. What a wonderful faith he had! His words were so comforting. Our sincere condolences to all of his family.

Comment posted by: Garry Cunningham
Sun 22nd Jan 2012 06:47 am

Sorry to hear of Steves passing. Steve & I have visited many times over the past year & half. I have to thank him for picking my attitude up every time I would see him or speak to him. His attitude and out look on life were so great!rnI can remember the times the group kids our age would get together and play FB or baseball in the Grams yard and that developed into playing on the big fields. Those memories will never be forgotten by me.rnSteve's work ethic was one the best! Not ma

Comment posted by: Garry Cunningham
Sat 21st Jan 2012 02:11 pm

Very sorry to hear of Steves passing! Steve and I have had quite a few visits in past year and half. He always made me feel so up with his attitude and out look on life.I thank him for that! We go back a long way from playing FB and baseball in the Grams yard to the the field. I will cherish those memories for ever. I pray for Steve and His Family during these trying times.x
We thank Steve for his dedication to his work and always being and doing a great job for us.
Sorry we couldn't be there

Comment posted by: Shane Bakken
Fri 20th Jan 2012 07:38 pm

Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Steve was a great guy. I remember him cheering us on at track meets. I have a track tape, in the background you can hear him saying "At a baby, at a baby!!" He was the guy who could fix anything. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Shane, Amber, Julissa, Jaeda, Jocelyn, Bakken

Comment posted by: Lois Diede Comfort
Fri 20th Jan 2012 06:56 pm

I have known the Grams family for many, many years and I am so honored to have been associated with them. Pastor Leland instilled in all his children the love and compassion of our Lord. My sympathies go out to Steve's family during this difficult time but I know they are assured that Steve has reached his ultimate home in heaven and that God will comfort and strengthen them so that they can endure their suffering. God's blessings to you all.

Comment posted by: Warren and Nikki Terveer
Fri 20th Jan 2012 03:31 pm

Mike and Mel - we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mike, I know how much your dad meant to you...its tragic to loose someone so young. Please know that our prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time. Warren and Nikki

Comment posted by: MJ and Arlene Schopp
Fri 20th Jan 2012 12:00 pm

Steve will be remembered for his love for his family and being on the water looking for the giant crappies or muskies in MN. I have memories of Steve relating stories, w/pictures to prove the stories, of being on the water w/family doing what he loved to do. The next time you are on the lake looking for the 'big ones', and you feel something pull you to a certain spot, go there, it could be Steve just wanting to help out. Our prayers are w/the entire family. MJ and Arlene

Comment posted by: Ron l garber
Fri 20th Jan 2012 05:33 am

My heart is sad hear this news prays and thoughs
are with Grams.

Comment posted by: Betty Sheldon
Fri 20th Jan 2012 03:56 am

My condolences at this sad time. When I lived in Hosmer I trusted Steve to repair what was repairable, do a great job and charge a fair price. He was a good businessman and a gentleman. I honor his service to our country and to his communities.

Comment posted by: Newell and Barb Ordal
Thu 19th Jan 2012 02:06 pm

We have purchased appliances and also had Steve do repair work for us and it was always a job well done! We will remember you in our thoughts and prayers.

Comment posted by: Tracy Fries Loken Ipswich
Thu 19th Jan 2012 12:23 pm

We are thinking and praying for all of you during this difficult time. We were always very satisfied with the work Steve did for us. He was a great man and will be missed dearly.

Comment posted by: Margie Holsing
Thu 19th Jan 2012 11:52 am

My prayers go out the Grams family. Steve was such a good guy and he knew his work very well. He will be missed by many.

Comment posted by: Shirley Greiner
Thu 19th Jan 2012 11:31 am

Steve was very helpfull to me when i worked at the Nursing Home in Faulkton. A super person hardworker always on the run. We will miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with the Family.

Comment posted by: Jody and Jim Moritz
Thu 19th Jan 2012 07:43 am

We appreciate all of the business Steve did with us and the wonderful service he provided for appliance. He will be missed in the Faulkton community.

Comment posted by: Joel Price and Janet Reed
Thu 19th Jan 2012 07:07 am

Steve was a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face when he would come to our school in Faulkton. Steve was always very helpful and often would suggest solutions that were very important in keeping our equipment running in top shape. He will be missed by the staff at Faulkton Area School. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Steve's family at this time of grief and loss.

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