Frank A. Steffan

Frank Alexander Steffan, 88, Devils Lake, passed away on December 2, 2020 in his home.

Frank was born in rural Devils Lake on December 9, 1931 to Katherine (Mitzel) and Jacob Steffan.  He was raised on a farm near Devils Lake, ND and attended Country School and St. Mary's High School.

Frank married Patricia Hertz of Glen Ullin, ND on October 30, 1961 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Devils Lake, ND.  Frank's passion was farming and he could always be found driving a John Deere tractor or combine.  He farmed every season through the 2020 harvest.

Frank served on the Rohrville Elevator board and was a life long member of the Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and attending dances.  Frank loved a good meal, especially his wife's cooking, and never missed a dessert or two.  The most important people in the world to him were his five grandchildren.

Frank is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia; son and wife, Gary and Annette Steffan, Devils Lake, and their son Darek Steffan, Fargo; daughter and husband Sandra and Michael Peasland and their children Nathan, Hannah, Tyler, and Levi Peasland all of Grand Forks; brother Phillip Steffan of Devils Lake; sister Elizabeth Schall of Devils Lake.  Frank is also survived by in-laws Germaine Glasser, Delphia and Anthony Glasser, Melvin and Kathy Hertz, Vernon and Peggy Hertz, and Kevin and Rose Mary Hertz.  Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Katherine Steffan; father and mother-in-law Frank and Kathryn Hertz; sister, Mary and husband, Charlie Wilhelmi; brother, Conrad and wife, Catherine Steffan; brother Peter and wife, Rosemary Steffan; sister, Pauline and husband, Roman Zimmer; sister-in-law, Irene Steffan; brother-in-law Wendell Schall; sister-in-law, Phyllis and husband, Adrian Feser, and brother-in-law, Theodore Glasser.

Mass of Christian Burial for Frank Steffan who died on December 2, 2020 will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 21^st. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.  Walk through visitation will be held on Sunday, December 20^th from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. The funeral will be live-streamed at www.facebook.com/stjosephdvl.  Masks and social distancing will be required when attending any of the services.