Steven Herman Hoffrogge was born January 20, 1945, in Tracy, Minnesota, to Henry S. and Avis A. (Flesner) Hoffrogge. His schooling began in Revere, Minnesota, but after the family moved to Tarkio, Missouri, in 1954, he attended Tarkio Elementary and Tarkio High School, graduating in 1964.

Steven enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the USS Forrestal during the catastrophic fire in 1967. He received his honorable discharge.

Steven worked numerous jobs before being employed for Missouri Highway Patrol as a Commercial Vehicle Inspector, Supervisor II, for the weigh station south of Hamburg, Iowa, until retiring.

Steven was actively involved with Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio, serving as the Adjutant and Finance Officer for numerous years. He was also an avid golfer and had a huge golf collection. Steven passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home in Tarkio, at the age of 78.

Besides his parents, Steven was preceded in death by brothers, Ricky and Gordon Hoffrogge; sister, Karen Hoffrogge; nephews, Brockton Perry, Brian Perry, Donald Perry, and David Hoffrogge; and nieces, Taylor Heilman and Kerry Heilman. Survivors include sisters, Donna (Dwight) Perry, Watson, Missouri, and Rebecca Mertz, Troy, Illinois, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

A celebration of life was held Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the American Legion Building in Tarkio. Military honors were under the auspices of Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Online obituaries and condolences may be left at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.