died Saturday, February 22, 2014
in Merrick Manor, Fremont.
OnaLee was born June 13, 1924 in Richland, Nebraska to Frank and Lois (Patten) Gates. She grew up in Three Forks, Montana.
On January 30, 1946, OnoLee was married in Marysville, Kansas to Paul Steffen, Sr. During their married years, they have lived in Fremont, Nebraska, in California, and in Ohio. After retiring, the couple lived in Lake Havasu, Arizona for 5 years, and then moved back to Fremont. During her working years, OnoLee had worked for Brodkey's Jewelry Store in downtown Fremont.
She was a member of the VFW Post 854 Auxiliary of Fremont since 1973.
Survivors: husband Paul Steffen, Sr.
daughter Elaine and husband Steve Botos of Bennington
son Paul Steffen, Jr. and wife Pamela of San Diego, California
4 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
3 brothers Jerry Fritz and wife Kathleen of Andover, Ohio
Donald Fritz and wife Sheila of Cameno Island, Washington
sister Doris Wiseman of Benson Arizona
sister-in-law Juanita Gates of Fremont
A brother, Gail, had preceded her in death;
The memorial service will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel at 1 PM Wednesday with the Rev. Ron Battiato. The committal will be in Memorial Cemetery. There is no public viewing. The family will direct memorials.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
The Williams Family
, TX Wednesday, March 5, 2014 I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you. I know the pain of a broken heart. Our Heavenly Father feels our pain. Psalms 34:18 assures us that He is near to those broken at heart. He does, however, hold out a promise that in the very near future He will wipe out all tears of sorrow and pain from our eyes and death will be no more. (Revelation 21:3-5) He also promises to remember all those in the memorial tombs (graves) and restore them to life. (John 5:28,29) Until those words are fulfilled, may you find much peace and comfort in God and in His promises found in the Holy Scriptures.The Boatright Family
Sonora, CA Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Aunt OnoLee will be missed by many. We last saw her when they were still living in Lake Havasu. I think about them every time we go to Arizona and pass the Havasu exit. Our love and prayers to all the family.Mardi Reed
Omaha, NE Monday, February 24, 2014 Then, now, and forever in our hearts and memories. Forever Wife, Mother and Grandmother.