I used to work at the Physics computer center with Steve as one of the computer operators in Dr. Van Allen's space research division. We became good friends and would go squirrel and pheasant hunting on his dad and uncles farms. This was around 1969 to 1973. We would go to George's and Hamburg Inn II with other computer center friends, usually 4 o 5 five times a week. We would get staff tickets and go to Iowa wrestling, basketball and football. I last said hello to him at a Iowa wrestling match around 2006 or so. My wife, Judy, also got to know him thru Iowa sports.

I'm sorry we will not be able to go to the memorial as we will be out of state.

Steve and I graduated from City High together. I remember him as always in a good mood and smiling. Don't remember him saying a bad word about anyone or anyone saying a bad word about him. Pretty laid back. We kept in touch all through the years at Iowa wrestling meets, Georges, Shakespeares, etc. He attended our 50th reunion last summer and was in his usual good mood. My best memory of him was when he and I drove to Bob Schaaf's wedding in South Dakota...what a hoot!! My deepest sympathies on his passing...we'll all miss old Banger!