Howard James Steffey

Howard James Steffey, Sr. of Schoolcraft passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the age of 77. Howard was born on December 22, 1942 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Harlow and Dorothy (Marlette) Steffey. Howard graduated from Loy Norrix High School with the Class of 1961. After high school he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years during Vietnam. On October 10, 1964 he married the love of his life Sally Frazier. Together they raised their three children: Howard Jr, Bob and Susan. He worked for over 35 years as a electrician for Georgia Pacific. When he had time, he loved to watch old western movies and singing along to a nice country song. He also enjoyed watching his granddaughter’s soccer games. Howard Steffey, Sr. will be remembered by his family as strong-willed, talkative, social, and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Howard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sally; three children: Howard Steffey, Jr, of Kalamazoo; Bob Steffey, of Vicksburg; and Susan Elhart, of Vicksburg; three grandchildren: Bryan Woodward, of Battle Creek; Austin Steffey, of Kalamazoo; and Elysa Elhart, of Vicksburg; two great grandchildren: Abigail and Bentley. He is also survived by his sister Gail Leggett, of Kalamazoo. He is preceded in death by his two brothers Harlow Steffey and Douglas Steffey. Howard has been cremated and at this time no services are planned. While at Howard’s webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign the guestbook by lighting the candle and/or sharing a memory. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 South Grand, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 (269-679-5622).