He spent over 40 years employed by Southwestern Bell, missing only one day (as he often reminded his son whenever he tried to fake sick his way out of going to school), before retiring in 1985 to pursue his true passion. He dedicated the rest of his life to liberating as many fish as possible from local lakes and relocating them in as many local frying pans as possible. The only thing he loved more than catching fish, was seeing the joy on the faces of friends, famly, and strangers who were able to partake of his perfectly fileted and delicately fried fresh crappie.
But Frank was so much more. He was a wonderful husband, a great father, a fantastic grandparent, and, in his last years, an incredibly sweet and patient great-grandparent. We will miss his wisdom, his humor, and his selflessness.
Frank is survived by a son, Scott Steehn; daughter-in-law Teresa Gray-Steehn; a granddaughter, Sydney Steehn of Kansas City, Mo.; granddaughter, Skyler Steehn of Independence, Mo.; granddaughter Sawyer Steehn of Gladstone, Mo.; and grandson, Truman Steehn of Albuquerque, NM. He also leaves one precious great-granddaughter, Nina Davidson-Steehn of Kansas City, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Steehn; his sister, Betty; his sister Violet; and his brother, Joseph.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to C.A.S.T for Kids, a great organization that gives special needs and underprivileged kids a chance to get exposed to the joy and excitement of fishing.
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