Steve L. Heister, 62, of Andrew, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 10, 2023, at home.

Steve L. Heister was born on May 4, 1961 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Morgan and Madonna (Manning) Heister. He was raised by his mother and stepdad Jim Clark. He was a graduate of Maquoketa High School and married Michelle Marie Feller in 1983 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.  Two children were born to this union, Katie, and Michael.  Michelle and Steve later divorced but remained friends.

Steve was a self-employed mechanic and owned and operated Steve’s Body Shop in Maquoketa for over 40 years.  He enjoyed building and fixing old cars, socializing with friends and family, and especially spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Steve is survived by his children, Katie (Jason) Dondlinger of Bellevue, IA, and Michael (Ryanne) Heister of Andrew, IA; 5 grandchildren, Jaden, Hailey, Chase, Jaymes, and Chloie; his father, Morgan Heister of Lisbon, IA; and brothers, David Heister of TX, Mike Heister of Zwingle, IA, Doug Clark of TX, and Marty Clark of Maquoketa, IA.  He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather.

A gathering of family and friends celebrating Steve’s life will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, from 3 to 5 P.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A private burial will be held at a later date at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Springbrook, Iowa.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Steve L. Heister memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.