Obituary of James Edgar Stepan

ARP- It is with great sadness the family of James Stepan announce his passing on January 23, 1916 in Arp, Texas. James Stepan was born September 20, 1937 to Jim and Judy Stepan in Willow River, MN. He grew up and attended school in Willow River, MN. James is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Stepan, his parents, sister Barb Heavirland and son Jim Stepan. He has now joined these loved family members for eternity. James lived a full, meaningful life and will be remembered lovingly by his surviving family and friends. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Laurie Stepan; two daughters and a sons-in-law, Mary and Mike O’Brien, and Dori Stepan; a daughter-in-law Julie Stepan, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Donita Stepan, and Rick and Kim Stepan; 9 grandchildren; Jennifer, Janna, Martha, Mike, Maggie, Curtis, Lisa, Cheyanne, and Colton; 7 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Julie Stepan for her dedicated, sacrificial care of James in the last years of his life. A memorial services will be held in the Spring of 2016 in Willow River, MN.