Steven C. VonWald
Saturday, January 13, 1951
Date of Death:
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Age:
74 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday March 06, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Saturday, January 13, 1951
Date of Death:
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Age:
74 years old
Saturday, January 13, 1951
Date of Death:
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Age:
74 years old
Steven C. VonWald
Steven C VonWald, 74 of Eyota, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep February 26, 2025. Steve was born January 13,1951 to Charles and Bette VonWald. He graduated from Dover- Eyota High School in 1969. In 1978 he married Lori Gronvold with whom he had 4 beautiful daughters, they were later divorced.
Steve not only farmed with his father for many years but worked full-time with the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office from 1974 until his retirement in 2011. During Steve’s long career he transitioned through many important roles; Patrol Deputy, Detective, Investigations Captain, Patrol Captain, ADC Director, LEC Director and finished his career as Sheriff.
As a member of the FBI Academy Steve was afforded the opportunity to take his daughters on family adventures to locations such as Mount Rushmore, Las Vegas and Yellowstone. Thus, giving him the ability to spend time with family and enhance his education.
Steve loved the River, boating, his family and friends and laughter! He will forever be remembered by his big heart.
He is survived by his daughters, Kendra VonWald, Malinda (Dave) Hanson, Erica (Jeff) Peck, Andrea (Brent) Allen. 8 grandchildren, Cooper, Dashiel, Avery, Brock, Mallory, Lauren, Piercen, and Corban. He is also survived by his father Chuck, brother Bill and sisters Judy and Rita.
He is preceded in death by his mother Bette, his sister Lisa and his brother Chuckie.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in the River Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Celebration of Life AKA “Dads Happy Hour” will be at the Rochester Eagles Club Friday, March 7, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The family requests memorial gifts be directed to The VonWald Youth Shelter – 180 Degrees https://180degrees.org or The Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation of Southeast Minnesota https://lawenforcementmemorial.org/donate.html
Condolences
The family of Steven C. VonWald has received the following condolences.
I am so sorry to learn of Steve's passing. The Von Walds were such a big part of my growing up years. Almost like a second family.
I didn't get a chance to know Steve real well, but I remember his smile and that he was always kind to me - his little sister's friend.
Bill, Judy, Rita, Sherriff Charles, my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Steve worked many years with my Dad Stanley Dale Anderson at the Sheriff’s office. I personally knew Steve too very good Person. Always a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed.
To Chuck and the Von Wald family,
Mike and I were so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. For me it is the loss of a family member. My sisters and I had many Van Hook/ Von Wald picnics and get togethers. For Mike, it is the loss of a work colleague. Basic skills to retirement, they were in it together. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn Steve’s passing.
Mike and Deb Lawler
My thoughts and prayers to the Von Wald family. I worked with Steve for many years and appreciated that he was straightforward, but supportive. You may not have liked his response to a question or a situation, but he would throw in some B.S. to make you feel better. We got along well. He will be missed. I am sorry that I cannot be there to say goodbye.
Fred Czekanski
I met & knew Steve when Jeri Fix & I were in College together & lived together. I liked Steve from the first time I met him through Jeri. Participated at their wedding, & always kept in touch with them by driving to Eyota from the Twin Cities.
My deepest condolences in the passing of Steve. I will always have a smile when I think of him. A great guy who passed too soon. May God bring you comfort.⚡️✨ ⭐️
My sincerest condolences to the entire VonWald family. It was a great time working with Steve. He had a heart of gold with genuine concern for everyone. He had an unusual approach to things and made work fun. As has been said, he had an awesome laugh. When I heard that laugh down the hallway in the morning, I knew the Boss was here. Rest in Peace my friend!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I'm sure cousin Steve is in a better place.
I have fond memories of Steve at our family get togethers.
Love Cam & Deb
To the Von Wald family, I wish to convey our condolences and wish you peace.
Trish and I are in AZ and will miss seeing you all.
Steve Stensrud
My sympathy to all the members of the VonWald Family. I connected with both Steve and his Father when I was assigned to Rochester, Minnesota with the FBI. Steve was a credit to Olmsted County as well as the Law Enforcement Community. God Bless him and all of his family member.
Wow, what a loss for you Malinda and your family. Steve's amazing outgoing personality was missed so much when he left the Sheriff's Office. I'll never forget his words to me when I was hurt at work, as frustrated as I was he pulled me into his office and had me laughing when I left, what a great touch he had. He was absolutely wonderful to work with, a great guy who will be missed....but always remembered with a laugh and a smile. A great legacy!