Louis "Louie" Steenblock

Rock Rapids, IA

Louis “Louie” Steenblock age 86, of Rock Rapids, Iowa died Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA.

A public visitation will be Wednesday, September 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with the family present at Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids.

A funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, October 1st at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids, IA, with Rev. Drew Riter officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Rock Rapids.

Louis Henry “Louie” Steenblock was born October 4, 1939, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the son of Frank and Jennie (Asche) Steenblock. At a young age, Louie and his family moved to Missouri and later to Ocheyedan, Iowa, before eventually returning to Rock Rapids, where he attended Rock Rapids High School.

Following his education, Louie worked at Landman Machine Shop and Rock Rapids Machine & Welding and Steenblock Erectors Inc. in Fremont, NE. He also owned and operated Steenblock Construction for several years. Louie was united in marriage to Nancy Lupkes on March 22, 1973, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids. Together, they were blessed with a daughter, Amy, and shared more than 53 years of marriage.

Louie was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids. He was a man who enjoyed staying busy and could often be found working in his shop, tinkering with something, or finding a way to fix just about anything. If someone needed something repaired, Louie was always willing to lend a hand.

He enjoyed raising ring-necked doves and looked forward to coffee time with the boys. He loved cruising around Rock Rapids, visiting with people, meeting someone new, and teasing those around him in good fun. Louie also enjoyed watching sports and was especially a fan of the New York Yankees and Dale Earnhardt.

Above all, Louie treasured his family. He especially enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters and great-grandchildren, who brought him tremendous joy.

Louie is survived by his wife of 53½ years, Nancy Steenblock of Rock Rapids, Iowa; his daughter, Amy (Jason) Korthals of Rock Rapids; two granddaughters, Andrea (Mykle) Kelderman and Breckyn (Spencer) Sprock; three great-grandchildren, Aidyn, Lainey, and Bryson, with another great-grandson expected in November; three brothers, Darrel and Robert Steenblock, both of Fremont, Nebraska, and Boyd Steenblock of Orange City, Iowa; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jennie Steenblock; his siblings, Doug, Daphane, Jerry, Paul, Jimmie Lee, David “Bud,” and Kathy; and his parents-in-law, John and Gertie Lupkes.