Steven Ihnen, 68, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, surrounded by his family at his home in Spirit Lake.
A visitation for Steve will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 3-5 p.m. at the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. A burial will be held at a later date in the Silver Lake Cemetery in Lake Park, IA. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home, formerly the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com
Steven Darrold Ihnen was born August 8, 1954, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, the son of Darrold Ihnen and Elaine Peters (Doll).
He was raised and received his education in Lake Park, Iowa. Upon graduation from high school in 1973, Steve began to haul petroleum which he continued to do so for 43 years until his retirement in 2018.
In Steven’s earlier years he enjoyed working on cars, riding motorcycles and snowmobiles, hunting and weekends with his kids. Later in life he enjoyed westerns (Gun Smoke), country music (Brooks and Dunn) and of course Sunday race day…… at least the last few laps once he woke from his snoozes.
He is survived by his son, Joseph Ihnen (Mel Hughes) of Minneapolis, MN; daughter, Kimberly (Cory) Zweibahmer from Milford; grandchildren Brennan Ihnen Bascke, Oliver Ihnen, Kaden Zweibahmer and Kinzlee Zweibahmer. Sisters, Sue Ehret, Kathy Perkins, Lori Stahly, Patty Delaney, along with many nieces and nephews.
Steve was preceded in death by both his parents and grandparents.