Wayne Edward Steenhoek was born December 7, 1937, to Hubert and Johanna (Kamerick) Steenhoek, south of Pella. He passed away on October 12, 2023, at Westridge Specialty Care in Knoxville, Iowa.

Wayne lived in the Pella area and worked for Rolscreen his entire life.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Hubert and Johanna Steenhoek, and his siblings: Ronald Steenhoek who died in infancy, Gladys Steenhoek, Marvin (Jean) Steenhoek, Raymond (Zella) Steenhoek, and Robert Steenhoek.