Lawrence 'Larry' Joseph Steffes

May 11, 1942 - October 12, 2019

Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Steffes, 77, of Dimondale, an active and fun-loving husband and step-father, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Lansing. Larry was born May 11, 1942 in Detroit. At an early age, his family moved to Charlotte, where he graduated high school. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. He later worked for the State of Michigan Education Department. Following retirement, he spent 5 years living "on the road," travelling the country in his fifth-wheel. Upon his return, he met his true love, Jeannette, and the two married and settled in Dimondale. His favorite hobbies included R/C airplanes and car races, and he was an avid collector of model train sets. Larry was a talented photographer, creating many beautiful works of art with his camera. Above all, Larry loved his family. Larry is survived by his wife, Jeannette; step-children, Charles H. (Marilyn) Swan, Jennifer (Shannon) Johnson, Carrie Peterson, and Michael Swan; 8 step-grandchildren; 5 step-great-grandchildren; sister, Rosalie Britten; and a niece and 2 nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings. Friends are encouraged to support Larry's family at a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Crossroads United Brethren Church in Charlotte with Pastor Ricky Hull officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Crossroads United Brethren Church. Friends and family are asked to share memories of Larry on his Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.