Carl Russell Steppe Sr. age 94 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born on March 19, 1928, in Mills River, NC to the late Jesse C. Steppe and Virginia “Mamie” (Allison) Steppe.
Carl was a lifetime farmer and a lover of animals, who never turned away a critter. He helped build Sandy Cove and did charitable work for their ministry. Carl worked for Henkels & McCoy for nearly 40 years. He started as a laborer and worked his way up to a District Manager. During Carl’s time as a manager, he worked on the Conowingo Dam and the Peach Bottom projects. He was known in the town of Rising Sun for helping with local projects. Carl will always be known as a great gardener and blessed with a green thumb.
Carl is survived by his children: Loretta Jugler, Russell Steppe Jr., Ginny Johnson (Tom), Michael Steppe (Dawn), David Steppe, Carol Burchfield-Griffith; 20 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Louise Steppe; and his loving fury companion, Shortcake.
He was preceded by many well-loved family and friends.
A celebration of Carl’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 South Queen Street, Rising Sun, MD 21911, where family and friends may begin visiting at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, MD 1917.