Steven Merle Colebeck, 72, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in the Grand Rapids Hospital.

Steve was born November 11, 1948, in Rochester, MN to Merle and Bette (Brown) Colebeck.  Growing up, he was active in Boy Scouts, high school wresting and football.  Steve graduated from Mayo High School's 1st graduating class in 1967.  In March of 1969, he met the love of his life, Loyola "Loy" Hockert.  They were married July 11, 1970.  Steve served in Vietnam, for the United States Army from 1970-1971 in the 86th  Transport Company, receiving the Bronze Star.  In 1974, he graduated from St. Cloud State in Business and Finance.  Steve worked as a stockbroker for 40 years with Stifel Nicolas, retiring in 2014.

Steve was a devoted husband, proud Dad and Grandpa and loyal friend.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, rock tumbling, traveling, photography, golfing, woodworking, and collecting coins and stamps.  Steve was an avid reader and loved to journal.  He was known to be a "grill master" and known by his children to be a dad-joke aficionado.

Steve was the President of the Ice Cream Club with his 6 grandchildren as honored members.  He was a lifelong member and sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, Foundation Board member at RCTC, Optimist Club member, and participated on the Committee on Urban Environment.

He is survived by his wife, Loyola "Loy"; children, Loyola "Loey" (Phillip Cryan) Colebeck, Kyle (Suzy) Colebeck and Katherine (Nick) Stiles; grandchildren, Carolyn, Meghan and Benjamin Colebeck, and Lauren, Graham and Lyla Stiles; siblings, William, and Diane Colebeck.

The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021, at The Church of The Resurrection with the Rev. Peter Schuster officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.

Memorials are preferred to Tunnels to Towers Foundation or the Disabled American Veterans Foundation.