Stephen Edward Sattler, 63, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2016.

Stephen was born in Rochester on October 9, 1952, to Dr. Armin and Chloe Sattler. He attended Rochester schools, St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin and Southeast University of Minnesota-Marshall.

Stephen had many good memories as a young boy, one was in 1963 when he took second place in the Rochester Soap Box Derby for the car that he constructed with his father Armin. In 1960 he sailed on the Queen Elizabeth to England with his parents and brother.

He was an accomplished musician receiving his training in piano at the Marguerite Hoffman Studio in Rochester, played the baritone horn during high school and academy years, later adding to his repertoire guitar both acoustic and classical format.

Senior Airman Sattler served in the Air Force. Among the installations were Royal Air Force Base Mildenhall, England and Strategic Air Command Offutt Air Base Omaha, Nebraska. Finishing his military career stationed with the Minnesota National Guard in Rochester, Minnesota until retirement in 2012. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.

Stephen grew up in a devout Catholic home and during his service in England asked Jesus to be his closest friend and personal savior. A very kind and loving person, studious and hardworking, Stephen always put others first as exemplified by his Savior Jesus Christ and he deeply loved his family and friends.

Stephen is survived by his brother Franz (Diane) of Harmony; nephews, Chris Sattler (Amy Hahn) of Rochester, Carl Sattler (Sara) and children Christopher and Sabrina of Altoona, Wisconsin.

A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 2: 00pm in the Timothy Chapel at Autumn Ridge Church 3611 Salem Rd SW, Rochester MN. Visitation will be held one half hour  prior to the service on Tuesday.  Interment with military honors will be at the Southeastern Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery in Preston, Minnesota.

Online condolences are welcome at mackenfuneralhome.com