Jerry Bruce Steppelman
March 6, 1935 ~ May 9, 2017
Jerry Bruce Steppelman, 82, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at his residence.
He was born March 6th, 1935, in the Steppelman family home on Moreau Drive to Irene Ott Steppelman and Percy Franklin Steppelman.
On January 29, 1956, he was united in marriage to Sammy Sue Casey in the Chapel of the First Methodist Church in Jefferson City.
Jerry was a graduate of Jefferson City High School and Jefferson City Junior College.
He engaged in farming in the early years of his life and then constructed Lake Acres Mobile Home Park in Holts Summit, MO and eventually built Winterwood Estates Mobile Home Park in Holts Summit.
He loved hunting, shooting and the outdoors. He was a happy man when he was in a duck blind with his hunting buddies. He was known as an excellent marksman, skilled trick shooter and bullet artist. He shot out the images of things that interested him. He shot a picture of Jefferson City High School's Jasper The Jay Bird, and his good friend Jerry Tamm painted and framed the picture in red and black and Jerry Steppelman presented it to Coach Pete Adkins in 1976 for the Jay Locker Room, where it remains today. Jerry won many trap and skeet trophies, becoming Junior State Champion with a score of 99 clay pigeons out of a possible 100 score of those events several times. He was a charter member of The United Sportsman's Club in Jefferson City. He was President of Winterwood Estates Mobile Home Park.
His wife, his two daughters, and his two grandchildren were the center of his life.
He is survived by his wife Sue, Jefferson City; his daughters, Lisa Steppelman and Kelly Steppelman Verslues, both of Jefferson City; and his grandchildren, Christopher Steppelman Verslues and Mary Sloan Pleus.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, F. L. Steppelman and Jack Steppelman; and his beloved son-in-law, Christopher Alan Verslues.
Visitation will be 9:00-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13th, at First Christian Church in Jefferson City.
Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13th at First Christian Church with Rev. Beau Underwood officiating.
Entombment will be in Riverview Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Marys Auxiliary, the First Christian Church, or to the Friends of the Missouri Governors Mansion.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Sue, Kelly & Lisa I am so so sorry for the loss of your dear husband & father. Please know I have my arms wrapped around you at this difficult time. Love & Prayers are with you. Love Betsy
Sorry for your loss. Jerry was always a very nice and happy man and a crack shot! Great human being.
Sue, Lisa & Kelly, How sad I was to hear of Jerry’s passing!!! He was one of the BEST non-Blooders there ever was!!! I felt a kinship to him w/ his love to chuckle, but best of all his ABSOLUTE Gentle-Man!!!! He is now EVERYWHERE, he ever wanted to be, and w/ the ages he is healthy and whole Our warmest thoughts and prayers go with you during this time and hopefully holding his memories will give you comfort to know he is at peace without pain. We love you and send our prayers. Pam & Don
Sorry for your loss Jerry was one-of-a-kind. As a youngster growing up it always fun when Jerry came into my dad’s (Norman) barbershop to share stories. They were always lengthy and extremely comical.
Sue, Lisa, Kelly, Sloan & Christopher: We are heartbroken for you all! Jerry was always the kindest man- a true gentleman! We will miss him and be thinking of you all!
Dear Sue and family, We are so sad to learn of your loss. Both of us had great re- spect for Jerry. He was a hard worker. We will never forget his cheerful smile & quiet sense of humor. We will cherish the memory of know- ing Jerry. He may be gone but never forgotten.
Sorry for your loss I’ve known Jerry a long time from the Sportsman Club…May he Rest in Peace.
Dear Sue, Lisa and Kelly, I am so very sorry to hear this. Sending love, prayers and hugs to you all. Will be in touch soon.
Lisa and Kelly, this brings back so many memories of both of our dads. I will be thinking of you both.
‘Aunt Sue’, Lisa, Kelly, Sloan & Chris, Jeff, Missy and I extend to you all our deepest sympathy and condolences. ‘Uncle Jerry’ was such a gentleman, and truly an honor to have known him. Sue & Jerry were like a second set of parents to us. We have very fond memories of the times our families spent together, and of course all the great times Dad, Jerry, Mike H, “Mac”, Joe A, Jim S and others enjoyed. We do have those memories of fun times to cherish. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jeff, Steve, & Melissa Morse
Sue, Lisa, Kelly, Christopher, and Sloan—-I am devastated and broken-hearted. I had no idea that Jerry was ill. What a dear and gentle spirit he had! Our entire family adored him. We just found out this evening, and sweet Brendan hugged me and said, “He was such a good man.” Truer words cannot be spoken. I have to smile, however, as I know Erwin was waiting for him…..hunting gear in tow, grinning in welcome. I love you all and am keeping you close to my heart in thoughts and prayers. ❤
Lisa and Kelly, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. May you each be comforted by your fond memories of your father.
Dear Sue, Lisa, and Kelly, Bless your sweet hearts…. What a fine, dear man; I don’t remember seeing Jerry without a smile of his face…..May you feel God’s loving, merciful presence-now and until you meet him again… With Love, Susan Phillips
Kelly, Lisa and Sue,
Please accept our deepest sympathies over the loss of Jerry. There was never a time I saw him that I didn’t get a big “HI!” and warm greeting. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gracia and Mike
Kelly, Lisa and Sue,
Please accept our deepest sympathies over the loss of Jerry. There was never a time I saw him that I didn’t get a big “HI!” and warm greeting. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gracia and Mike
Dear Sue, Lisa, and Kelly, So sorry to hear Jerry has passed. May you find comfort in your loving memories and look forward with hope in Christ that you will see him again. Hugs for each of you,
Aunt Sue, Kelly & Christopher, Lisa & Sloane,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Jerry was the best! And everything Steve said. I can’t be there in person with you but I will be in spirit. All my love, Missy
Aunt Sue, Kelly & Christopher, Lisa & Sloane,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Jerry was the best! And everything Steve said. I can’t be there in person with you but I will be in spirit. All my love, Missy
The world just lost a wonderful spirit in dear Jerry. We wish we could be with you during this sad occasion. Rest in peace, Jerry! Much love, Dennis and Jackie Sundermeyer
Sue. Lisa. Kelly So sorry. As you know I grew up across the street from Jerry. We played, hunted, and I have many wonderful memories of all of our time with him. Love to you all.
Jerry was the greatest. I always enjoyed being around him and talking to him. Had some great times hunting with with all the guys.
Sue, Lisa, Kelly, Sloane, Chris…… Jerry had a great and long life and always seemed cheerful, enthusiastic, and hard working. Let us celibrate that. The first time I met Jerry I was about 8 years old and he had come down to the farm looking for old rolls of woven wire for reinforcement in concrete pads he was pouring. Years later there was great fun with his dove hunting posse of businessmen, judges, and highway patrol….. One of the last times I met him in his element, Jerry, Mike H, Kelly, and Chris stopped by when they were out checking goose hunting prospects! It was always an honor to have him around hunting as well as being a friend.
Sue, Lisa and Kelly, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sue, Lisa and Kelly. Our condolences in your loss of Jerry. He was a joy to know, and will be missed by many.
Dear Sue, Kelly and Lisa – so saddened to hear of your loss. I did not know Jerry that well but know his family that loved him and you were always there for him – which is a wonderful blessing for the family at this time. The videos showed a life spent with family and friends enjoying all the days that God gave him here on earth. May God’s love surround you and may all those good memories be with you at this time. Sending love and sympathy to the family. Corinna Harton
Sue, Kelly, and Lisa — How wonderful it was to share in your photo/video memories of Jerry through the years.I am grateful to God for his life and love as a gift to each of you and other family members and friends. There is no book on grief that underscores the feelings that it brings with it. But as I struggle to deal with the loss of my husband in November 2015, I know that life has given me blessings along the way and its also thrown me curve balls of grief to deal with as well. I pray that God will bring healing as you need it and that the support of family remains a constant blessing.
So sorry for your loss. We moved into Winterwood Estates about 2 yrs ago & Jerry made us feel very much at home. He always would wave if I was out in the yard working. Once again we are very sorry for your loss.
Sue, Kelly and Lisa, so sorry we were unable services for Jerry. Norman and the Steppelman family have a long time relationship. Such good memories he will be so missed in our lives, I’m sure you know what a great guy he was, which made him a very good friend.
Prayers for comfort! May the wonderful memories of your father Jerry stay forever in your hearts with a smile. God bless!
My sincere condolences my grandparents thought the world of him