Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Exeter Villa on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Joanne (Kimmann) Steffens for 61 years. Cherished dad of Dinette and Joe Stephens, Miriam Steffens and Bob Deane, Cindy and Shayne Brizzard, Margie and Jason Gnay, Derrick and Brandi Leenders, and Trevor Leenders and Lindsay Sanders. Proud Opa of Jake (Nicole), Jeff (Meg), Grace (Kay), Hannah; Cole (Emma), Jordan (Mel), Emily (Taylor), Marley; Abby (Kole), Bailey, Michael; Briar, Keegan; Owen (Hunter), Hudson, and Beckett and great-Opa of Lily, Mick, Nel, Norah, Will, and Kenna. Dear brother of Gerard and Gerrie Steffens and brother-in-law of Leidy Steffens of The Netherlands. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews of The Netherlands. Predeceased by parents Herman and Maria Steffens and his brothers Hennie (Leida), and Frans and great-grandson Kayce.
Herman came to Alberta from Holland in the early 1960s, planting the first seeds of the life he would build in Canada. He later returned home to marry the love of his life, and just ten days after their wedding, the two immigrated together in 1965 to begin their future side by side. Herman worked for a local farmer for one year before purchasing a farm of their own, where they raised their family and built a life rooted in hard work, faith, and community. A proud farmer through and through, Herman was actively involved in the Lucan Biddulph community, serving in local politics and volunteering with numerous organizations. He enjoyed curling and coaching soccer, always finding time to give back. Faith was central to Herman’s life, and he was deeply involved with the Knights of Columbus, where his commitment and service reflected the values he lived by every day.
Special thank you to the staff at Huron View and the Exeter Villa for the care and compassion provided to Herman.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Tuesday, January 20th from 5 – 7 PM.
Herman’s Funeral Mass will be held at Precious Blood Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 21st at 11 AM. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
A recording of Herman’s Funeral Mass will be available on Wednesday afternoon by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh
Donations to the Huntington Society of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Joe and Mary Koricina
To Joanne and The Steffens Family,
Sending our deepest condolences on the loss of Herman. He was truly a special man and a wonderful neighbour during our farming days. He was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed. We shared many fun moments playing Rummikub and cards together. He will be deeply missed.
Sincerely,
Joe and Mary Koricina
Hailey Meikle
Joanne & Family
Thinking of you all. ❤️ I was lucky enough to spend part of my childhood playing in the basement of your home & be your honorary granddaughter. He will be greatly missed.
Rebecca Darling
I am so very thankful to have had you both as neighbours for so many years. I will always think very fondly of Mr. Steffens and all of our wonderful conversations that happened over the fence. You are a lovely family and Mrs. Steffens is very special to me.
Ann Spearin
Joanne & Family,
Sending our deepest condolences at the great loss of Herman. So
sorry we couldn’t give our condolences in person due to the
weather and road conditions. I have many wonderful memories of living next door to you in Biddulph. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. R.I.P. Herman you will be missed.
Hugs to all!
Ann & Kim
Julie brown
Steffens Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of Herman taking me to Bingemans Park so many summers. He always welcomed me as part of your family and my childhood is filled with warm and happy memories of him and your family. May those memories bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
My heartfelt sympathy
Julie (Koricina) Brown
Caroline (Koricina) Rathwell
Dear Steffens family,
Herman was such a kindhearted and funny man. I still fondly remember him playing a trick on me when I was a child—he “stole” my nose with his thumb trick. It’s a memory I’ve shared with my own children, and one that still makes us giggle.
May you keep all of your wonderful memories of him close to your hearts during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Caroline (Koricina) Rathwell
Frank and Dianne Dietrich
To the Steffens family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of a cherished husband and father, always such a kind and gentle man, always interested in what was going on in your life, and farming, thinking of you all at this time.
Frank and Dianne Dietrich
Janet Bilcke
Joanne, Dinette & Joe
Sending you all prayers and hugs thru this difficult loss of your husband & father. He will be so missed but know he’s always w you 💜
John & Janet
Jeff Borland
To the Steffens Family.
Please accept my condolence in the passing of Herman.
I had the pleasure of meeting Herman about 45 years ago in a London hospital where he provided me with lots of support.
It was always a pleasure speaking with Herman in the years following.
Jeff Borland
Bill &Joanne Hodge
Deepest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Shirley Robinson
Thinking of your family at this time. Herman was a lovely man.
Brenda Hern
Dinette, Joe and Family – we send our condolences in the passing your father. I remember Herman as a dedicated volunteer at the Villa and Ivan enjoyed their time on FoodGrains of Canada. We are thinking of you all at this time. Hugs – Brenda and Ivan
Stephanie Pawluk (Muller)
My condolences to all the family members of Herman. He was such a great man and did so much for the community. He drove my Opa Bill Muller around to all his appointments and was just great friends with him and so many others. I have very nice memories of holidays at the Steffens’ Exeter home. I’m thinking of you all. Losing a dad no matter what stage of life must be so hard I hope your doing okay Dinette. And of course Joanne thinking of you dearly.
Mary Lou Deane
My love goes out to all of you at this time. Sorry I couldn’t get to visitation due to the weather and road conditions. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nora Skinner
Herman was such a wonderful man. You were all blessed to have him in your lives.
Linda Patterson
Dinette and family, sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you🙏
June Mcdowell
My condolences Joanne and family on the passing of your dear husband and father.
Tom & Mary Ann McLaughlin
Thinking of entire Steffens family at this difficult time. Herman will be missed by many in his community. He was a kind and generous man and we know that he is at peace now. RIP Herman.
Bob & Sharon Pavkeje
Sending our sympathy to your family.
Jenny steffens
Heel veel sterkte en kracht toegewenst familie Steffens.
We herinneren oom Herman als een hele lieve en plezierige man.
We hopen dat de herinneringen jullie veel steun gaan geven.
Liefs Jenny en Paul
Fran Relouw
My sincere condolences to all your family for the loss of Herman. You are in my thoughts.
Marion E. Dykeman
On behalf of the Heckman family I wish to send my sincere sympathy to Joanne and all of her family.
Herman was a great and wonderful man who was a good neighbour to our family.
I know he will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
Bob and Helen Coates
Our condolences to all of the Steffens family for the loss of a dear husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a wonderful man to his family and his community. He was a very giving person and certainly did all he could to make a better world. We will always remember how it was always fun to be with him and Joanne.
May your lovely memories be a comfort to all of you.
Linda Martens
Joanne, Dinette and Joe and family,
I’m so sorry to hear you lost your wonderful husband and Dad Herman ❤️ He was such a kind man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Tim & Maria Hamather
Dear Joanne; Dinette & Joe and the Steffens family,
Sincere condolences at the loss of Herman. He was such a gentleman and will be fondly remembered.
Thinking of you all ♥️
Nicole (Vanneste) Howlett
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Herman was such a kind man.
With sympathy,
Bob and Lorette (Vanneste) Mawson
Sending our condolences to all at this sad and difficult time.
Jeff and Nancy Shipley
Dinette and family, please accept our sincere condolences.
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Dear Joanne and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences on Herman’s passing. He lived a full life of family, volunteering work, and faith. May your memories be a comfort to you now and always.
Eric and Lori Devlaeminck
Sending our sincere condolences to the Steffens family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Paul & Sue Claire, Ben & Holly Manders
Dearest Cindy, Joanne and to all the Steffens family
I have the best childhood memories with your family. I spent more time at your house than at my own and loved every minute of it (except “no elbows on the table” 😆) Thank you for always including me on your family trips in your station wagon and for letting me eat all your Gouda cheese and chocolate sprinkles. Herman will be certainly be missed ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Tracy Harrison
Miriam and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. There are few losses harder to endure, and my heart goes out to each of you. May the memories you shared, along with moments of laughter and love, bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts.
Ron & Marion Cornish
Dinette, Joe & family
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing Dinette, just know we are thinking about all of you at this difficult time.
Morris & Irene Van De Walle
Joanne and the Steffens family, we are saddened to hear of Herman’s passing! He was such a great man. I always enjoyed a conversation with Herman over the years. Was Blessed to have known him!
Richard Weernink
My condolences to all the Steffens family
It was so sad to hear about the passing of Herman, I personally have fond memories from helping out at the farm to family visits and everything in between.
Scott and Arlene Thomson
Our sincere condolences to the family on your loss.
Murray & Carol Finlayson
Joanne & Family: Our sincere condolences on the passing of Herman. He was a true gentleman. Cherish the great memories that you made over the years and keep them close to your heart. Thinking of you at this difficult time .
Barbara (Morrissey) Courtis
Dear Dinette and Family,
Sorry for the loss of your dad. He always spoke and remembered who I was when I would run into him and your mom. He always had something nice to say.
Linda Salts
Joanne and family,
My deepest condolences as you grieve the loss of Herman.
Take comfort in your memories of Herman as a good, kind man, and all his accomplishments and the many people he helped in his life.
Jason and Collette Van Haarlem
To the Steffens family,
Very sad news. Our sincere condolences. Cherish the memories.
Pat Kelly
My condolences to the Steffens families
Kelly O’Neil
My deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time . Please accept my condolences.
Leon and Helen Coolman
Our sincere condolences to the family on your loss. Hold your memories close to help you through this sad time.
Joanne & Gord Hardy
To the Steffens family:
Sincere sympathy for your loss. He will be missed in the community. May he rest in peace.
Brenda, William, and Charlotte Hawkins
Margie, Jay, Briar, Keegan, and the entire Steffens and Leenders families;
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Sending our sincere condolences to you all. Cherish all the fond memories you have, as they will guide you in the difficult days ahead. So very sorry… Big hugs to you Margie, sending you love and strength.
Bev and Lloyd Walkom
Dear Dinette and Joe and all your families. Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your dad. Thinking of you during this sad time.
The Okes
Our deepest condolences to the family. It was a privilege to have Herman as a neighbour
Erin Regier
Our deepest sympathies to all of you, Herman was a wonderful and caring man. I remember my days working with him at Ironwood golf course. He will be missed by many.
Mark & Karen Tuckey
Dinette, Joe and family
Our condolences to you and the Steffens family.
Jodie Glavin
Thinking of you all on the loss of Herman. Lots of great memories being around the farm with Margie growing up. Sending love and sympathy
Tim Ryan
The Steffens Family,
I met Herman while pumping gas at Clarkes when I was a young teenager. Herman would always call me by name and ask about my day. As time marched on and our paths crossed, he always would do the same. Herman always made the effort to make people feel good. The world needs more Harmans.
Let the memories bring the smiles.
Tim
Cathy Batten
Joanne & Family
My condolences to each of you at this difficult time. He always had a hello, a wave and usually a chat, when I would walk by a few years back. Treasure the good times you all had with him. Thinking of you all & sending hugs.
Cathy
Diane Darling
Joanne and family – Joe and I offer our condolences. Herman was a wonderful man.
Dave and Brenda Palsa
Joanne, Dinette and all of your family
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Herm- he was like a part of our family through Dinette and Joe, the many interactions, conversations and occasions we had with your family.
He was a kind knowledgeable happy man who gave so much to others through his life-
He will be missed♥️♥️
Frank Kints
My condolences on Herman’s passing. I enjoyed many years of friendship with him and good conversations at Tim Hortons. Always a kind and helpful person. He will be greatly missed.
Bev Branderhorst
So sorry for your loss
Carla Revington
Joanne and the Steffens family, I’m so sorry for your loss. May your many memories of Herman bring you comfort at this sad time. I remember his friendly smile and his quiet willingness to serve his church and community. His example of Christian charity was truly inspiring.
Brenda Winters
Joanne and family
Our heartfelt condolences to all of you on the passing of Herman, a king and generous soul. May he rest in peace.
Henry and Brenda Winters
Gabbie and Margaret Mol
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Herman
Anna Marie and Casey Cook
Joanne and family,
So sorry to hear of Herman’s passing. He was such a great man. Always there to lend a helping hand.
Rochelle & Lee Gibbings
Sincere condolences to the family. Herman will be fondly remembered.
Rose Brittain
To all the family sorry for your loss memories are forever 🌹
Dave & Tammy Steeper
Margie and Jay, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Dave and I both send you and your family our deepest condolences.
Johan & Monique Wortelboer
We would like to express our condolences with the passing of Herman. We would run into Herman and Joanne when they would visit my parents in Aylmer. We wish the family much strength together at this time.
Joan & Dave Goddard
Joanne and family
Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Fred and Aileen Knip
Joanne, Dinette, Miriam, Cindy, Margie, Derrick, Trevor and families
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Herman. Always such a nice man and easy to chat with when we lived in Biddulph Twp. and in Exeter. We always enjoyed the chats when picking up and dropping off the girls for babysitting way back years ago. May your many memories be cherished! 💐
Don and Helen Thomson
Joanne and family…sending blessings and prayers for a life well lived. I have fond memories of Herman, from picking and driving my father around, to putting up with the ‘old’ boys at Tim Hortons after mass on Sunday mornings. His infectious love and genuine smile were a welcome sight. Keep your love and memories close.
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Sincere condolences to Joanne and family on the passing of Herman.
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
John and Sandy Ulch
Joanne and family
Our sincere condolences to your family. We remember first meeting Herman and Joanne in Kirkton, where they shared many good times with their Kirkton area friends. Then several years later we’re lucky to become their neighbours in Exeter. Herman was a kind, gentle man who was very proud of his Joanne and their family.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Herman’s family and friends
Our condolences to all on the his passing.
May your memories bring you comfort in the future, gone but never forgotten
Vicki Geoffrey
Dinette and Families, sending comforting hugs,
We meet them in our thoughts, in our memories, in our dreams
and in the places that carry the echoes of their presence. A life well lived!
Mark Heimrich
To all Herman’s family;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear husband, dad and opa. Cherish your many memories. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer
Joyce & Frank Maas
Joanne, Dinette & Joe, and the Steffens Family,
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of Herman. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Joyce & Frank Maas
MaryJane Taylor
Joanne and families
My Sincere Sympathy in your loss of a wonderful man…as a family you will miss his love and guidance.
The community will remember all his volunteerism…Your memories will be many, may they comfort you in the grief you share..
Rest In Peace Herman you deserve the Rest…..
Marg Prout
Sorry to hear of Herman’s passing. My sincere condolences to Joanne and family.
Jim Regier
Dinette Joe and Families, Our condolences and prayers are with You at this difficult time
Jim and Marlene Regier
Patricia Weber
Truly amazing man and was a honoured to know Herman.
A family man that loved his family so much. Love hearing his stories about his family. He will be missed.
Very sorry for your loss ❤️
Judy & Gerard Grenier
Joanne, Dinette & Joe & family
So sorry for the loss of a dear husband, father & Opa.May your wonderful memories get you through this difficult time❤️
Marty and Theresa Larkin
Extending our sincere condolences to Joanne and family . Fond memories of our times when we were both parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Nancy Gifford
To the family I am sorry for your loss.
Herman will be missed by all and remembered for his good heart. GiB really enjoyed his visits following his retirement from Ironwood.
My deepest condolences
The Dow and Gifford family
Marlene Moore
To all the family , My deepest sympathy.Herman was a great man.A pillar in our Precious Blood Church as a great example! Always there to lend a helping hand and active member of the Knights of Columbus . He will be missed ! RIP
Your friend Marlene Moore
Jim and Sharon O'Toole
Our sincerest condolences Joanne to you and the entire clan. Herman was involved in so many church and community activities as a volunteer but he was also great farmer. His support and involvement with Centralia College agriculture students was valuable and much appreciated.
Janet Maes
Joanne and Family
Sending our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time. Treasure all of those great memories close to your hearts! 💕 Herman will be missed! RIP Herman 🙏🏻
Melonie Miller
Dinette, Joe & family
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad & opa..
Barry & Melonie
Trevor and Sherry Barth
To Margie and Dinette and families- Our condolences for the loss of your Dad Herman, his kindness, faith and hard work made you into the fine women you are today.
Rudy Jansen
Dear Joanne and all your friends and family, my sincere condolences to all your families . Prayers and Hugs . Rudy Jansen
Helen and Jim Weston
Joanne and family – Our sincere sympathy to all of you at this time. Herman always had time to stop and chat whenever we met him – a kind and generous man.
Helen and Jim Weston
Brian & Lynda Sanders
So sorry to hear of Herman’s passing Our sympathies to all the family
Alex and Bertha Fernandes
Dear Joanne and family,
Our sincere condolences to you and the family. We got to know Herman for a little while but he always knew who we were whenever we saw him.
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Joanne ..so sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you and the family
Hugs
Cecile Muller
My heartfelt condolences to the Steffens family. In March of 2014 ,I, Cecile, nominated Herman as the Exeter Times-advocate’s featured volunteer for National Volunteer Week. Herman was an inspiring, upbeat enthusiastic ,faith filled man who volunteered tirelessly in his community which included initiating the annual Exeter walk at Mc Naughton Park for Huntington’s Disease, which means a lot to the entire’ Muller family’ ,and others in the community who have loved ones affected by this disease. In 2014 he volunteered for One Care ,the Exeter Villa, Habitat for Humanity, Precious Blood church (his church) and he helped build homes in El Salvador. Herman supported both individuals and communities at large due to his continual volunteer work. God Bless Herman for all his great deeds ! A truly inspiring man .
John and Cecile Muller
Ken and Elaine DeCorte
Our deepest condolences on Herman’s passing. He was a good support to our dad while he was at Huronview.
Katharina Coolman
Joanne and family
Sincere condolences to the Steffens family.
My thoughts and prayers to all at this difficult time.
Katharina Coolman
Carol LeBeau
Joanne and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. When we first moved to Exeter and started to attend Precious Blood Church, Herman was very welcoming. We appreciated his friendship, when we knew no one.
Such a great man! May he rest in peace!
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Dinette and Joe and family. Our sympathy on your loss
Lynne Godkin
Joe and Dinette and family:
Our condolences on the loss of your father. We have many fond memories of Opa.
Ron and Lynne Godkin and family
Amber Cooper
Sending my sincerest condolences to the Steffens, Gnay, and extended family. Herman was always a pleasure to have at the salon. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Marg Pavkeje
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Herman. He was such a kind and friendly man who was always happy to chat and share stories about his family. He was very proud of all of you. Thinking of you all during the sad days ahead.
Joe & Marla Wilson
Joanne and family
Joe and I extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May the wonderful memories you have help to ease the pain in your heart today and the days ahead. Herman may be gone, but remember no one can take all the memories you have. May you be comforted by the out pouring of love surrounding you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time
Rick and Marilyn Vandenbussche
Our sympathy to the family on Herman’s passing.
maureen wood
Joanne & Family
My Condolences in your Loss of Herman
Maureen ( Probus Member )
Tamara Thompson
The residents and staff of Exeter Villa join our hearts in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Frank and Janet Winters
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you following the loss of your husband,dad and grandfather. He was a wonderful gentleman that gave so much to all. Sending our deepest sympathies.
Jerry and Alice MacLean
Dear Joanne and Family.
Please accept our condolences.
Joanne ,little did we realize on Tuesday night when we spoke, that Herman was on his last sleepover at the Villa!
Wed. came and he went to be with his Lord whom he truly loved and served.
He will be missed,but forever loved!
RIPHerman
Liz Stephens
Dinette, Joe, & families My deepest condolences on you loss .
Dr.Reverend Kurtis Finkbeiner
Joanne I’m very sorry for the loss of Herman he be a great person to take him to food bank so I do miss him for sure
Inge Mowat
Joanne and Family
Herman truly lived his faith – a kind and gentle heart now at rest.
My sincere condolences
Mario Levesque
To the Steffens family,
I am sorry for your loss. I recall many conversations with Herman about local politics and farming when I lived in Lucan-Biddulph. He was always willing to share his insights and help out when and where possible. I greatly enjoyed those conversations. He will be missed.
Steve and Trish Gould
Margie and family. So very sorry to hear the news of your loss.
Wayne and Chris DeLuca
Joanne and family
Please accept our sincere condolences on Herman’s passing. His commitment to family, friends and community are unmatched. Cherish all your special moments!
Ann and Rob Morley
Joanne and family
We are sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences.
May your memories carry you through this sad time.
Tom Prout
To the Steffens Family
A great guy! Herman helped out with the South Huron Foodgrains Project and drove the Trail Mobile. Much appreciated.
Joe and Diane Kaak
Joanne and family
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one
Mike and Beatie Rau
Joanne and Family
So sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Ken & Joan Agnew
Dear Joanne & family,
The world is missing a saint but heaven is gaining one. Such a wonderful
example of Christian faith in action. Herman went about doing what needed to be done in his quiet, cheerful way. He will be missed.
Our love and comfort to his family.
Annette
Joanne and Family, my sincere condolences to you all.
Kim Harrison
So very so for your loss. Deepest sympathies sent your way
Evelyn Vincent
Dinette & Joe
Sincere sympathy to you and your family. May God grant peace and comfort
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Joanne and family
Sending our sincere condolences to all of you.Herman was a friendly and warm person to have known.
God bless.
Mike and Diane O'Shea
Sending our sincere sympathy to the Steffens family – especially to Margie. Herman valued his community and served it well. His leadership and guidance is missed.
Mike and Diane O’Shea
Deb Down
Miriam and Bob and family
Sorry to read of your dad’s passing. Sending a big hug to all of you st this sad time.
Deb Down
Bernice Boogemans
Joanne and family. Bob so remembers Herman at Centralia Farmers many years ago. You could always count on Herman. He was such a nice man. And then again when Bob and Herman volunteering many hours of their time when they helped build the Habitat house on Wellington Street. Good memories. Our sincere condolences at this time .
Bob & Bernice Boogemans
Nancy Hutchison
Joanne and family
Our condolences to you and your family. Herman was an amazing man. A servant in Christ. Always ready to lend a hand and went above and beyond. Cherish the memories and keep each other close. Every time our family were together with yours, our times were full of joy. Growing up as children, I will never forget riding your pony. So treasured and adventurous to say the lease. I pray your treasured moments together will make the journey ahead easier. May the Lord envelope you all in His loving arms. Comfort you and give you peace. We grieve but not without hope. One day we will see our loved ones. Take comfort in this truth. Sending so much love and hugs to you all.
Nancy Hutchison, Monique Vanbruwaene, Mark and Ang Vanbruwaene
Broers Family
To have a friendship span six decades and across oceans is a rare treasure. Herman wasn’t just a friend; he was family. We will always cherish the memories of our early days in Canada and the decades of laughter that followed. Our thoughts and love are with you during this difficult time.
Cathy Pavkeje and family
Dear Joanne and family, my sincere condolences in the loss of a wonderful man. I have fond memories as a child biking down to your home, and the fun we would have. Your home was always warm and welcoming. Herman was always kind, a real jokester, and such a hard worker. I remember he helped neighbors out in times of trouble. He has gone to a better place, may you all find peace in this
Chelsea Kiss
I am so sorry to hear about Herman. It was a privilege to get to know him
Jody Godfrey
It was a pleasure to have met Herman, And get to know him. He had many stories of his life and family he told with so much pride, love and joy. He will be remembered and missed. I send my deepest condolences to all his friends and family.
George and Elaine Keller
Joanne and family. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Herman was always a kind and caring person.
Ray & Judy Mills
Joanne, Dinette, Miriam, Cindy, Margie, Derrick, Trevor and partners and families;
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We have many fond memories of Herman, as a farmer on the second of Biddulph, as a friend to my parents and to us, as a father, as a hockey fan at Stephen Arena and as a tour driver of the Trail ATV. His smile, warm personality, stories and questions made him someone who was easily liked and remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
Joe & Pat Glavin
Joanne and the entire Steffens Family,
We are sorry to hear of Herman’s passing and sending our deep condolences to you.
Wishing you peace and comfort as you navigate life through this tremendous loss.
Don and Edith Lewis
Joanne and family
We are sorry to see Herman has passed.
He did a lot to help people and his rides at the trail.
Our condolence Joanne and family.
Nancy Hodgert
My sincere sympathy to all the family
You will be grieving your loss but celebrating the decades you had with such a kind and amazing man
Bev Dayman
Margie, Jay and boys,
Mrs Steffens and the entire family
My sincerest condolences on your loss.
Mr Steffens was a wonderful man who was deeply devoted to his family.
I had the pleasure of knowing him and grateful for the few “college tour” trips we went on.
Such a wonderful man.
I am so sorry for your loss
Bev and Shawn Dayman and family
Carol (Ross) Coleman
Dear Joanne & families;
Sending you my heartfelt sympathies at this time. Your Herman (dad & Opa) will be dearly missed. He was a kind man and a fellow church member for many years. Always a warm smile or a kind word would be exchanged.
God Bless and grant him eternal peace.
Giselle Vanneste-Paine
Thinking of you all and remembering the warm father and amazing person that Herman was with fondness. I always felt so welcome there at the farm. Very sorry for your loss❤️