Steve Allen Ristau, age 53, of North Mankato, died Sunday, March 7, 2004, at Immanuel-St. Josephs Hospital in Mankato. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2004, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato, with Rev. Mary Iverson officiating. Interment will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Mankato. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Mankato Mortuary, with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. Visitation continues one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Steve is survived by his wife, Vicki Ristau of North Mankato; four children, Brandon (Katie), Jerad, Kassi, and Kalli; four grandchildren, Debbie, Joshua, Haley, and Shannae; daughter-in-law, Jodi Ristau; mother, Arlene Edwards and her husband, Tom; four brothers, Rick Ristau (Barb), Paul Ristau (Norine), Garth Ristau (Pam), and John Ristau; five sisters, Jean Tentis (Ray), Joyce Johnson (Dyla), Tammy Chatleain (Jiki), Gloria Barr (Randy), and Mary Edwards; also nieces, nephews, and cousins. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth; son, Scott; and sister, Debbie.