Steven E. Fletcher

Steven Edward Fletcher passed away peacefully at the Mason City Area Nursing home on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, at the age of 76. He was born on December 24, 1946 in Peoria, Illinois to his parents, Hazel (Hoffman) Fletcher and Nathan Fletcher, of Mason City. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Fletcher, also of Mason City, in 1965.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mary Ellen (Fletcher) Agles, and his daughter, Gabri Ellen Fletcher.
Steven is survived by his two sons and two daughters, James Fletcher of Jacksonville, Lynly (Fletcher) Triplett of Galesburg, Nataly (Fletcher) Kelly of New Hampshire, and Corey Fletcher of St. Louis; seven grandchildren: Thomas Triplett, Vanessa Triplett, Carina Triplett, James Fletcher, Chloe Fletcher, May Kelly, and Eve Kelly; and one brother, Robert Fletcher of Alabama.
Steven retired from Caterpillar as a pipefitter, was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Mason City, and was a huge fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls. The thing that characterized Steven the most was that he loved being in nature. He was constantly fishing, spending time out on the lake on his boat, driving his four-wheeler in the woods, and taking trips to Canada with his brother, family members, and friends.
Steven was known for his deep baritone voice, his infectious laughter, his propensity for playing practical jokes, his love of spicy habanero peppers, and his stubborn streak. He enjoyed playing card games with family and friends, and was known for throwing down his entire hand of cards and walking away from the table in a grand flourish whenever he won. He was fascinated by new technology, from calculators to smartphones, and could never resist taking apart and tinkering with nearly every gadget he ever had. He enjoyed reading science fiction and National Geographic, and loved watching the Discovery Channel and Star Trek in equal measure.
Always quick-witted, Steven was continually making those around him laugh. When he walked out of the airport in Ireland for the first time, and saw all of the cars with steering wheels on the opposite side of the vehicle, he famously quipped in his bellowing voice, “They’ve sure got a lot of mail trucks here.” His twinkling blue eyes and sense of humor will be missed tremendously.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences can be left at www.hurleyfh.com.