Eugene A. Stegeman

Eugene A. Stegeman, 76, of Littleton. Passed away July 25, 2010.

Husband of JoAnn Stegeman. Father of Brian Stegeman, Kevin Stegeman and Stacey (Nicholas) Bloom. Grandfather of Nicolette and Presley Bloom. Brother of Edward F. Stegeman, Paul M. (Mary) Stegeman and Fred Stegeman. Son-in-law of Mrs. Florence Rosentreader. Brother-in-law of Roger (Janet) Koch, Kenneth (Carol) Koch and Dorothy Eilts. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956.

Visitation, Sunday, 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home - West Metro Chapel. Services, Monday, 12:30 PM at the Full Gospel Center, 4860 So. Clarkson St., Englewood. Rev. Greg Sampier and Rev. Clifford Sampier, officiating. Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Military Honors by the U. S. Navy and the All Veterans Honor Guard.

Pallbearers will be Brian Stegeman, Kevin Stegeman, Nicholas Bloom, Roger Koch, Stephen Nardone and John Stegeman.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Childrens Hospital (720-777-1735)or Sol Amor Hospice.

A LETTER FROM EUGENE'S WIFE, JOANN:
We met at the "Family Kitchen Restaurant", where I waited on him, as one of my favorite customers. We started dating in December of 1963 and were engaged on March 10, 1964. We were married May 3, 1964, in Commerce City, Colorado, at my church (1st Baptist Church).
God blssed us with three children: two sons (Brian & Kevin) and finally a daughter (Stacey).
Our children were all dedicated to our Lord by Reverend Emerson at Assembly of God Church, in Commerce City, Colorado.
Gene was always a man of few words. At times this was a little upsetting to me. Again over the years i became accustomed to his quiet nature.
Often at family gatherings, I would learn of his childhood friends little escapades! Taking hub-caps often topped their list.
During the first few months of marriage is when I learned his nickname (Eug). Now I also called him "Eug", as it was so fitting for him.
We purchased our first home in Commerce City, Colorado; then our second home in Northglenn, Colorado.
During our third year of marriage we were foster parents to many children(birth to eighteen years-old.)We continue to be blessed with some of our children still being part of our family.
Gene certainly was a loving husband and doting father to our children.
In March of 2001, we were blessed with our first grandchild (Nicolette). Yes it was just unbelievable. Then, in May of 2003 we again were blessed with our second grandchild (Presley).
So many memories are flooding in as I write this letter. It is too hard to have 46 years of marriage put into a couple of pages.

Sincerely,
JoAnn L. Stegeman