Lloyd W. Steeby

Lloyd W. Steeby, age 91 of Hastings, passed away Friday May 23, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief Illness. Lloyd was born March 19, 1917 in Hastings, the son of Aaron and Otta (Hilton) Steeby. He married Marcia Strickland in 1938 and she passed away December 2007. Lloyd was a Hastings area resident, living on Gun Lake for many years. He was a lineman for Consumers Power Company for 31 years and retired in 1976. Lloyd was a member of the Elks Lodge #1965 in Hastings, MUCC and a life member of the NRA. He served for a time as Director of the Gun Lake Protective Association. Lloyd also served in the United States Coast Guard from 1941 to 1945. He is survived by his children, Jack (Carolyn Sue) Steeby of Battle Creek, Joyce (Kevin) McWatt of Hickory Corners, and James (Ellen) Steeby of Inverness, Mississippi, 5 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Following Lloyd's wishes , cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held. Donations in his memory can be made to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).