1953
Steven
2010
Steven Kirsch
October 27, 1953 — December 7, 2010
Memorial services for Steven N. Kirsch of Albert Lea, MN will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 10, 2010 at St Theodore Catholic Church. Father James Berning and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Friends may call Thursday evening from 5 until 7 PM at the Bonnerup Funeral Service, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St. Theodore Catholic Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by Albert Lea Veterans Organizations.
Steve fought a courageous battle with colon cancer and just this past summer was so proud to have been a
part of the Relay for Life and was looking forward to participating next year. Sadly on November 5, 2010
he was again diagnosed with cancer. This time an aggressive form of lung cancer.
Steven died surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Steven was born on October 27, 1953, in Albert Lea, MN, the son of Thomas and Faith (Nelson) Kirsch.
He attended Albert Lea High School and then enlisted in the US Army. He was injured while serving in the military. After a medical discharge he went on to get his accounting degree from Albert Lea Technical College. Steven enjoyed hunting for ginseng and arrowheads, playing cards with his friends and brothers, and collecting and shooting guns. His time with his daughters and grandchildren meant the most to him.
Steven was a very proud grandfather. Brycin and Braydin were the love of his life.
Steven is survived by his children: Katherine (Katie) Kirsch and her children Brycin and Braydin of
Albert Lea, MN, and Kristine Kirsch of Northwood, Iowa. Also surviving is his mother Faith Kirsch of
Albert Lea, brothers and sisters: Robert (Marlene) Kirsch of Albert Lea, MN, Timothy (Julie) Kirsch of
Albert Lea, MN, Joseph (Debbie) Kirsch of Glenville, MN, Susan (Brian) Kaasa of Albert Lea, MN, James
(Sherry) Kirsch of Hibbing, MN, Teresa (Kent) Long of Albert Lea, MN, Daniel Kirsch of Albert Lea, MN
Samuel (Jamie) Kirsch of Albert Lea, MN, Amy Kirsch of Albert Lea, MN, Christopher (Stacy) Kirsch of Owatonna, MN. Steven is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Steven was preceded in death by his father Thomas Kirsch in 1990, grandparents: Joseph (Anna) Kirsch, Samuel (Agnes) Nelson, his niece Erika Kirsch and great nephews Kenden and Hayden Kirsch as well as
Many aunts, uncles and cousins.
This day we lost our dear father, grandfather, son and brother. Steven will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Blessed be his memory.
Steve fought a courageous battle with colon cancer and just this past summer was so proud to have been a
part of the Relay for Life and was looking forward to participating next year. Sadly on November 5, 2010
he was again diagnosed with cancer. This time an aggressive form of lung cancer.
Steven died surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Steven was born on October 27, 1953, in Albert Lea, MN, the son of Thomas and Faith (Nelson) Kirsch.
He attended Albert Lea High School and then enlisted in the US Army. He was injured while serving in the military. After a medical discharge he went on to get his accounting degree from Albert Lea Technical College. Steven enjoyed hunting for ginseng and arrowheads, playing cards with his friends and brothers, and collecting and shooting guns. His time with his daughters and grandchildren meant the most to him.
Steven was a very proud grandfather. Brycin and Braydin were the love of his life.
Steven is survived by his children: Katherine (Katie) Kirsch and her children Brycin and Braydin of
Albert Lea, MN, and Kristine Kirsch of Northwood, Iowa. Also surviving is his mother Faith Kirsch of
Albert Lea, brothers and sisters: Robert (Marlene) Kirsch of Albert Lea, MN, Timothy (Julie) Kirsch of
Albert Lea, MN, Joseph (Debbie) Kirsch of Glenville, MN, Susan (Brian) Kaasa of Albert Lea, MN, James
(Sherry) Kirsch of Hibbing, MN, Teresa (Kent) Long of Albert Lea, MN, Daniel Kirsch of Albert Lea, MN
Samuel (Jamie) Kirsch of Albert Lea, MN, Amy Kirsch of Albert Lea, MN, Christopher (Stacy) Kirsch of Owatonna, MN. Steven is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Steven was preceded in death by his father Thomas Kirsch in 1990, grandparents: Joseph (Anna) Kirsch, Samuel (Agnes) Nelson, his niece Erika Kirsch and great nephews Kenden and Hayden Kirsch as well as
Many aunts, uncles and cousins.
This day we lost our dear father, grandfather, son and brother. Steven will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Blessed be his memory.
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