Stephen Michael Spears

Stephen Michael Spears, 76, of Cedar Falls, passed away at his home on Friday, July 26, 2019.  He was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on October 7, 1942, son of Elwyn and Ramona (Frisbie) Spears.  Steve graduated with the West High School Class of 1960 before serving his country in the United States Army.  On July 16, 1976, he was united in marriage to Marlys Tangen at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls.  Steve worked for John Deere, retiring on September 30, 2001.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marlys; and his brother, Gary.  He is survived by his son, Jeff Spears of St. Louis Park, MN; his daughter, Cindy (Rick) Barrett of Waterloo, Iowa; 3 grandchildren:  Amber Barrett, Ben Barrett, and Marley Spears; 2 great-grandchildren, Barrett and Rhys; a brother, Gene (Darlene) Spears of Waterloo; and 2 sisters, Beverly and Barbara Spears, both of Waterloo.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home, 1825 W. 12 ^th Street, Cedar Falls on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 with a visitation from 2-4:00 pm.  There will be a private family burial at Fairview Cemetery of Cedar Falls at a different time.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the family for designation to veteran causes.  Condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com .

Steve loved all types of racing:  motorcycles, motorcross, NASCAR and drag racing his 1960 Bonneville at the Cedar Falls/NIETA Raceway.  He was also a long-term member of the Rambling Wheels Motorcycle Club.  Steve especially loved riding his motorcycle through the mountains of Colorado.