Kevin “Katter” L. Steele, 50, of Caledonia, died Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born May 25, 1964, in Caledonia, to Wayne and Emily (Lampert) Steele. Kevin married Nancy Cannon and together they had a son, Wylie, but later divorced. After spending over 20 years with the love of his life, Tamiko Hubka, they were married June 27, 2014, and together they had a daughter, Georgina. Kevin enjoyed golfing, mushroom hunting, riding his dune buggy, playing cards, and he was a big Minnesota Viking fan. He loved spending time in the outdoors and vegetable gardening.
In addition to his wife, son, and daughter, Kevin is survived by his two four legged sons, Grizz and Polar; his mother, Emily (Charles) Wiste of Spring Grove, Minn.; one brother, Greg Steele of Caledonia; two sisters, Tami (Mark) Klinski and Pam (Kevin) Haas, both of Caledonia; one sister-in-law, Nancy Steele of Caledonia; one step-sister, Andrea Vinson (Chuck Deeney) of New Albin, Iowa; one step-brother, Tony (Sarah) Wiste of Sheldon, Minn; nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews; step nieces; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Kevin Was preceded in death by his father, Wayne; and one brother, Curt.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Caledonia, with a service and time of remembrance at 2 p.m. Rev. Steven E. Meyer will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, Caledonia Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.jandtfredrickson.com.