Bernard Frances Steilen

Bernard (Bernie) Frances Steilen passed away on March 5, 2008 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center East Campus Prescott Valley Arizona at the age of 64. Bernie was born to Nicholas & Mary Steilen October 25, 1943 in Farmer South Dakota. Bernie had a strong relationship with his father and was very proud to call him his dad. After his tour in the Armed Forces, Bernie joined his first wife Sue in marriage for fifteen years.  Later marrying current wife Virginia (Ginger) on September 4, 1990 - they shared seventeen and a half years of laughter, love, dancing and memories. Bernie was a member of the American Legion Post # 6 where he spent many a evening playing poker with his friends . Family meant alot to Bernie,  even though he has passed, his family will always be with him........ Bernard Frances Steilen was survived by his loving wife Virginia, Children & Spouses- Nicole & Rick Cunningham, Jeff & Kris Seiler, Lori & Ron Dalaly and Ed Withey. Grandchildren- Hunter, Cody, Barb, Stephanie, Jason & Andrea. Greatgrandchildren- Isabella, Keenan, and Dominic