A memorial Mass for Steven "Steve" Joseph Fakler will be at 2:00PM, Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, with the Rev. LaVern E. Trocinski officiating.  Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.  Mr. Fakler, 56, most recently of the St. Peter, MN area, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, due to complications of pneumonia.

Steve was born October 15, 1953 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  He grew up in Albert Lea, where he graduated from high school, then attended St. John's University in Collegeville, MN.  He served in the United States Navy.  Steve enjoyed fishing, bowling, following the Minnesota Twins and was an avid Vikings fan.  He especially enjoyed music, and played both the guitar and piano.

Steve is survived by his mother, Teresa "Terry" (Jim) Allen of Albert Lea; 5 brothers, Jerry (Sue ) Fakler of Osage, IA, Paul Fakler of  Lanesboro, MN, Greg (Stefanie) Fakler of Columbia SC, Tim (Valerie) Fakler of Emmetsburg, IA, John (Theresa) Fakler of Phoenix, AZ; 3 sisters, Betsy (Al) Pelzer of Fairmont, MN, Susie (Paul) Foxwell of Byron, MN, and Ann (Byron) Todd of Minneapolis, MN.  He is also survived by 17 nieces and nephews, and one grand-niece and one grand-nephew.  Steve was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Fakler.

Friends may call one hour prior to the Mass at Macken Funeral Home on Thursday.

Memorials will be used to purchase a garden bench that will be installed at his last place of residence.

Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.