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Obituary- Stephan, Roland

Lt. Roland Curtis "Steve" Stephan
Lt. Roland Curtis "Steve" Stephan, 81, a resident of the Rossville and Willard area, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 at the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 3, 1927 in Nortonville, the son of Harvey Lee and Hazel Pauline Curtis Stephan. He had lived in the Rossville/Willard area since 1972.

Steve served in the US Navy for 27 years before retiring in 1972. After his retirement, he attended Clark’s School of Business. He worked for a while for Rossville Insurance Agency.

He was a member of Topeka North Post #400 American Legion, FRA, MOAA, PVA, DAV, Cryptologic Association. He also served as President of the Resident Council of Building 6 VAMC.

He married Katherine C. "Pat" Collins on Feb. 6, 1952 in Arlington, VA. She died April 4,1995.

Survivors include his daughter, Joan M. Temple of the home, and a son, James Lee Stephan of Gulf Breeze, FL.; three grandchildren; a brother, Leonard Stephan of Lajunta, CO; two sisters, Verna Mae Young of Galena, KS and Donis Reser of Kansas City, MO.

Cremation is planned. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the All Faiths Chapel at the VA Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Living Center, Building 6, Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center, 2100 SW Gage Blvd., 66622.

Cards of condolence may be sent to the family at 10889 Ross Road, Topeka, KS 66615.

Newcomer Funeral Home is assisting the family. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerTopeka.com.