Rick Steveson

Rick Steveson, 74, of Unionville, MO, (formerly of Waterloo, IA), lost his battle with pancreatic cancer and passed away at his home in Unionville on Monday, July 17, 2017.

Richard Charles “Rick” Steveson was born in Marshalltown, IA, on July 17, 1943, the son of Donald and Eva (Samson) Steveson, who preceded him in death.  Rick graduated from Sac City Community High School in 1961 and then briefly attended Ellsworth Junior College before entering the United States Air Force where he served our country from 1964-1968, being stationed mostly in Panama.  Rick attended Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA, upon completion of his military service, graduating with a technical degree in Police Science.  He then obtained his dream by becoming a police officer for the city of Waterloo, holding the positions of Patrol, School Liaison, Detective Sergeant and Patrol Sergeant.  He served the community of Waterloo from 1970-1999.  During this time he also worked many part time jobs, including security at Sears from 1976-2004.

Rick was a caring, generous, fun loving, happy person who enjoyed his friends, family and extended family and the many acquaintances that were involved in his life.  He was a member of Evansdale Amvets, Unionville Post 34 American Legion, Iowa Chiefs of Police, Iowa State Police Association, and Waterloo Police Protective Association.  Rick will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Rick married Kathie Mestad in Marshalltown, IA, on February 14, 1970, and she survives at home.  Rick and Kathie lived in Waterloo until 2008 when they built their retirement home on Lake Thunderhead in Unionville.  Rick is also survived by his daughter, Tamica (Kieran) Comito of West Des Moines, IA; and his son, Scott (Stacie) Steveson of Johnston, IA.  His grandchildren are Caiden and Trey Comito and Braxton and Brylie Steveson.  Rick is also survived by two brothers, Ron (Sonnee) Steveson of Phoenix, AZ, and Steve (Steph) Steveson, Indianola, IA; and a sister, Sandee Hanson, Mesa AZ.  He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Bruce (Marla) Mestad of Dallas, TX, 5 nieces, 3 nephews, 7 great nephews, and 3 great nieces.

In addition to his parents, Rick was also preceded in death by a sister, a brother-in-law and a niece.

Funeral services for Rick Steveson will be at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville, MO, at 10:30 am on Friday, July 21, 2017.  Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 20.  Interment placement will be at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery columbarium in Adel, IA, at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the PC Café Resource Center or to the charity of one’s choice and may be entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO  63565.