Steven Hackbarth
Steven John Hackbarth passed away on November 19, 2024. He suffered from dementia and died in Waterloo, Iowa. Steven was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on April 3, 1950. His parents, Arlen and Lois Hackbarth, preceded him in death. He graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1968, participating in football and basketball. He continued sports into college, and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado. Most recently, he has been farming near Ackley, Iowa.
He is survived by his partner, Gloria Mincks, and daughters: Lara (Ani) Shastry, of Seattle; Emily (Jacob) Kiesel, of Ukiah, California; Jacque Hackbarth and grandchildren: Fynn Dragan and Bowen, River, Mila and Micah Kiesel. He is also survived by his brother Stanley (Mary Beth) Hackbarth, of Iowa City, and his sister, Arla (Boyd) Pickens, of Buffalo, Wyoming.
Steve was a gentle soul that floated through life in no hurry and would readily take time to speak with anybody. He will be missed by those who knew him.