Steven J. Seelhammer

Steven J. Seelhammer (1961-2019) CEDAR FALLS – Steven J. Seelhammer, 57, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, died Monday, September 9, 2019 at his home. He was born September 12, 1961, in New Hampton, Iowa, son of Robert and Harriet (Adams) Seelhammer. He graduated from New Hampton High School in 1979 and earned his BA in Physical Education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1984. He taught two years in Illinois, then was a teacher and coach for 28 years in Rosenberg, TX. He retired from teaching in 2014 and became a coach and para educator at Peet Junior High in Cedar Falls. Currently, he was the Athletic Director and a coach at St. Patrick Catholic School in Cedar Falls. Survived by: two brothers, Jack (Jane) Seelhammer of North Washington and Rick (Susan) Seelhammer of Waterloo; two sisters, Linda (Gary) Steven of New Hampton and Brenda (Shawn) Bartz of Cedar Falls; six nieces and nephews: Robb (Jenn) Steven, Matt (Siri) Steven, Amanda (James) Uhlenhake, Andrew Seelhammer, Trevor and Austin Bartz; eight great-nieces and nephews; step father, Joe CaPaul of Waunakee, WI; and three step siblings, Christy (Ron) Barman and Joe (Debbie) CaPaul, both of Waunakee, and Cathy (Dave) Tutton of Palmyra, WI. Preceded in death by: his parents; and a step brother, Dan CaPaul. Steve loved spending time with his family and friends; which usually included talking all sports and drinking a cold one. He especially loved cheering on the Vikings, Cubs, and Notre Dame football and basketball. His passion in life was teaching, coaching, and mentoring students of all ages. Steve impacted the lives of countless kids. He took the time to help the ones who didn’t fit in, the ones that didn’t know how to help themselves, and loved the ones that had no one else to love them. Steve had a beautiful soul and heart of gold. He was kind, loving, and we cannot forget stubborn, but mostly loving. He will be missed dearly by his family, friends, students, and all those who knew him. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14th at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Cedar Falls. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13th at Richardson Funeral Service, where there will be a 4 p.m. Rosary. Visitation also for one hour prior to Mass at the church. Burial in St. Mary’s in North Washington. Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick Catholic School athletic programs.

Steven J. Seelhammer

September 12, 1961 - September 9, 2019