Obituary for Mildred Steichen

Mildred H Steichen, resident of Ponca City, OK, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Ponca City Medical Center. She was 84.

The Mass of Christian Burial service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, June 2, 2014, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Reverend Kevin Ratterman officiating. A rosary service will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014, at 7:00 pm with Deacon Dick Robinson at Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mildred was born on January 8, 1930 to Charles C. Patak and Frances (Horak) Patak in Ennis, Texas. She was married to Martin Steichen on October 7, 1950 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Perry, Oklahoma. They moved to Dallas, TX then relocated to Ponca City, OK, where they were engaged in farming and raising their family. Mildred’s legacy is her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren and her ability to welcome and feed everyone they drug home.

She is survived by her husband, Martin Steichen of the home. Sons; Charles Steichen and wife, Rosemary of Branson West, MO; David Steichen and wife Ann; Billy Steichen and wife Brenda; Rick Steichen and wife Rhonda all of Ponca City; Daughters, Caroline White;Doris Love and husband Larry; Mary Meyers and husband Nick all of Ponca City, OK. Charlene Sullivan and husband Steve of DeQueen, AR; 23 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She is also survived by 5 sisters: Mary Schrack, Frances Peal, Cecilia Severin, Henrietta Burkhart, Catherine Heilman, 3 brothers: Frank, George and Charlie all from out of town and numerous other family members.

Preceded in death by parents, one sister, Agnes Franklin.

Casketbearers will be the Grandsons: Marty Steichen, Clint White, Kevin Sullivan, Scott Sullivan, Nicholas Steichen, Scott Steichen, Ben Steichen, Derek Love, and Tate Wichert.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund. 415 S. 7th, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Source: Trout Funeral Home