Obituary: Freddie Steenbock

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Freddie H. Steenbock, 90, passed away at his home Wednesday, March 10, 2021.  Private services will be held with burial at Davenport Memorial Park.  Memorials in his honor may be made to the Schuetzenpark Gilde, 3401 Schuetzen Lane #224 Davenport, IA 52804.  Online condolences may be shared at www.rungemortuary.com. 

Freddie was born Feb. 16, 1931, in Davenport to Henry and Edna (Speth) Steenbock.  He was united in marriage to Noreen Hildebrand on Nov. 17, 1973, in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Davenport. Freddie served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion post #26, Davenport.  He worked for Rock Island Railroad, retiring after 37 years as a yard clerk.  Freddie was an accomplished musician and entertainer with his accordion.  He was issued a certificate from Mayor William Gluba for Davenport for providing great music, entertaining and energizing the Davenport seniors and all ages of the population for over 60 years. He was a lifetime member of the Quad City Regional Musicians Association Local 67 A.F. & M Davenport, and the Polka Club of Iowa.

Survivors include his wife Noreen; daughter Sandra (Paul) Spedaliere; and two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Laura.

 

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