In loving memory of Gene A. Striefel, age 74 of New Hope, MN who passed away on October 11th, 2021.
Born and raised in Rugby, ND, met his wife, Rita, in Jamestown, ND and started his first business, Northwest Electric, in Fargo, ND. Moved to the Minneapolis area in 1981 and continued demonstrating his entrepreneurship, retiring from his last adventure, STEEN Engineering, May 2016. He was a man of God who was known for his willingness to lend a helping hand and loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing.
Survived by wife, Rita Striefel; brother, Glen Striefel (Tiane) Jamestown, ND; sister, Karen Roberge Oaks, ND; 5 children, Michael Striefel of Charlotte, NC, Teri Spurling and Kris Striefel of Brooklyn Park, David Striefel of Crystal, and Jeff Striefel of Minneapolis. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, Anthony (Casey), Kristopher (Autumn), Timothy, Courtney, Nick, Hailey, Kyler, Malik, Jaxon and 1 great grandchild, Aiden.
Visitation 10-11 AM and funeral service at 11 AM Saturday, October 16th, 2021, at Faithbrook Church, 14100 Elm Creek Rd., Dayton, MN.
Saturday, October 16th 11 AM
Faithbrook Church
14100 Elm Creek Road
Dayton, MN
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