Vincent W. Stienessen
Thursday, May 15, 1941
Date of Death:
Monday, June 28, 2021
Age:
80 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday July 02, 2021
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday July 03, 2021
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Pax Christi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Saturday July 03, 2021
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Pax Christi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Preston [ view map ]
Thursday, May 15, 1941
Date of Death:
Monday, June 28, 2021
Age:
80 years old
Thursday, May 15, 1941
Date of Death:
Monday, June 28, 2021
Age:
80 years old
Vincent W. Stienessen
Vincent William Stienessen, 80 of Rochester passed peacefully on June 28, 2021 at Rochester West Health Services.
Vince was born on May 15, 1941 in Canby, MN to William Edward and Ruth Milenase (Caron) Stienessen. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1959. He enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in France as a MP. He returned to SE, Minnesota and worked as a Union Plumber. The majority of his working career was spent with HiMec Inc. in Rochester. He was proud to complete many projects for the Mayo Clinic including the Guggenheim-Hilton Buildings. On August 9th, 1969 he married Virginia Rauen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams, MN. Rochester was their home. Vince was a devout Catholic, and his faith was extremely important to him. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, boating, camping (especially on the Mississippi River) and many trips up-north. He enjoyed being a member of the Knights of Columbus and Rochester Eagles Club. His granddaughters were the light of his life. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife Virginia of Rochester, his son Mike (Jenn, Autumn, Piper) of Winona, his daughter Chris (Jim) Logan of Rochester, granddaughters Hope and Eve Logan, siblings Rosie Cade, Dan, Joe (Dawn), Tom (Ann), Jude (Jim) Cornaggia, Mary (John Quinn) Stienessen, Rita (Steve) Heise, and Pat (Rahn) Sass.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Charlotte (Bob) Thrasher, brother-in-law David Cade, and sister-in-law Deloris Stienessen.
The Memorial Service for Vince will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 10:30AM at Pax Christi Catholic Church with Father John Sauer officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday evening, July 2, 2021 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Immediately following this visitation, the family invites all to join them at the Rochester Eagles Club. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial of his ashes will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Preston, MN at a later date.
Vince’s family would like to especially thank Season’s Hospice, Samaritan Bethany, and Rochester West Health Services for the compassionate care they provided.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Vincent W. Stienessen has received the following condolences.
Dear Family -
My father is Carlton Vesterse. He is 95 and at Homestead Nursing Home in Rochester.
Dad and Vincent both worked for HiMEC/Sanitary Plumbing.
Dad got to know Vincent well when they worked together when Apache Mall was being built.
He thought Vincent was hard worker and a really good guy.
Our condolences.
We got to know Vince and Ginny when Our kids played Youth Basketball and went to school with Mike and Chris. They were always friendly and kind to us. May you be blessed with many good memories of Vince.
I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss of your husband. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for you and your families loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rita I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. May God give you all strength during this difficult time. Hugs!
We got to know Vince and Ginny when Our kids played Youth Basketball and went to school with Mike and Chris. They were always friendly and kind to us. May you be blessed with many good memories of Vince.
We extend our sympathy, to Mike, and his family. May wonderful memory’s, help in this sad time. We’ll keep you in our thoughts & prayers.
Gary & Connie Wobig
Sending our sympathy to The family of Vince.
My experience with Vince came over 35 years ago, but I still remember him fondly. I was in 8th grade and new to Rochester when this big man I did not know came up to me and asked if I wanted to play on a basketball team he was putting together with some boys in Mike's grade. I believe we called ourselves the "HiMec Hoyas". We weren't the most talented bunch - in fact I do not even know that we won a single game. However, I think that was the funnest team I ever played on as a kid. Going to his practices after school was the highlight of my day. Vince taught me a lot and really helped me build up my confidence that season. God Bless Vince's memory.
Vince was the guy that inspired me to “pay it forward”! He was a wonderful, kind, funny and selfless man! Will definitely miss his smile! May he RIP! Hugs and prayers to Ginny and family. Eagles strong! ❤️
Words cannot express the sadness we feel upon hearing of Vince's passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Ginny, Mike, and Chris and the rest of the family. We shared time at the river with Vince, and had many pleasant times there. If I ever encountered Vince anywhere, he never failed to say "Hello", ask how everything was going and to make sure I passed on his best to my family. A prince of a guy, a gentleman, with a friendly smile and a great laugh. The world is a little bit poorer without Vince and I will remember him always as a good friend!
I am so saddened to hear of Vinces passing. I harbor so many fond memories of time we spent with Vince and his family. He will be truly missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Ginny, and your entire family.
Ginny and family,
So sorry for your loss. Vince had lots of medical problems I know.
He worked so hard for our association and we all appreciated his effort.
Take care Mary B
Ginny & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.our deepest sympathy.
My condolences to Vince's family.As a teen had some good times with him.
Carol
So sorry to read of the passing of your father. Please know my prayers go out to you and your family. In spirit, heart and memory, love lives forever.
Gin, Mike & Christy - condolences on behalf of Chris, Dan, Deb and myself. "Uncle Vince" always had and will continue to have a special place in Dan's, Chris's and my heart. With a caring yet stern demeanor - one always knew where you stood with Uncle Vince. Very fond memories will live on.
Wally Thomas
Vince will be missed dearly. So many fun memories to cherish. He lightened any room he was in and whoever was around him. Another bright shining star. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love and friendship…Brenda and Kurt Reicks