Darrell Steege

July 12, 2013

Darrell Steege, 51, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born April 21, 1962, in Atmore, he was the son of Oleda Steege and the late Teddy Steege.

On June 27, 1992, he married the love of his life and soul mate, Evelyn Steege. The two shared a blessed union of 21 years together.

Darrell was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church. As a church member, he had previously been active in supporting the youth and teaching Sunday school. Darrell was employed by Stuarts Draft High School, where he taught agriculture. Before teaching at Stuarts Draft, he had the opportunity to teach many area children at Northview High School in Bratt, along with Wilson, Buffalo Gap, and Chatham schools. His love for the outdoors, hunting and fishing particularly, led him to be active in Young Farmer, Shenandoah Valley Bass, Fishers of Men and FFA-Alumni. Always giving of his time, Darrell never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in need. Darrell will be remembered by those who knew him as a cherished husband, beloved father and brother, and special friend who had a wonderful sense of humor.

In addition to his loving wife, survivors include his two daughters, Nicole and Alexandra Steege; granddaughter, Kaelyn Steege; siblings, Arlene Mack and husband, Phil, Gerald Steege and wife, Sudie, and Rene Bunch; as well as many close friends.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2013, at Mountain View Mennonite Church, with Pastor Earl Monroe officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be James Wenger, Dick Taylor, Zane Taylor, Barry Gray, Matt Haskins, Doug Ramsey and Papa Joe Arbaugh. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Steege, Paul Grekos, Rick Shiflet and Joe Roberson.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2013, at the Stuarts Draft Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 1870 Stuarts Draft Highway.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to Mountain View Mennonite Church, 55 Love Road, Lyndhurst, VA 22952 or Stuarts Draft High School – FFA, 1028 Augusta Farm Road, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477.

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  1. Lady on July 22nd, 2013 8:58 am

    To Darrell’s family. We go back a long way and so sorry to hear of his passing but God knew best and took him out of his pain. We are praying that God will give you all strength and wrap his arms around you all so one day you can be with him again in the Glory of God’s presence. Love to all, Laura and Eddie

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