General Information
Full Name: Steven Valentine Albertson
Date of Birth: February 11, 1958
Date of Death: July 3, 2013
Steven’s life story
Steven Albertson
On February 11, 1958, Steven Valentine was born to parents Val and Marie (Becker) Albertson in Springfield, MN. Steve was the youngest of three children and enjoyed spending time with his sisters, Judy and Tami. Steve attended and graduated from Springfield High School in 1976.
After high school, Steve moved to Minneapolis to attend the Brown Institute where he earned a degree in Broadcasting & Communications. Steve pursued his passion for radio and soon became on-air talent for radio stations in Nebraska, Montana and Wisconsin. He had the perfect voice for the job. Steve had a long career in radio and marketing. Most recently he was General Manager and Sales Manager for NRG Media in Rhinelander, WI.
He was working at WJON Broadcasting in St. Cloud when he met his wife Patty. As the saying goes, “opposites attract” and the two complimented each other nicely. Steve and Patty’s love grew, and they soon exchanged vows in Las Vegas on October 22, 1996. After getting married, the two moved to Grand Forks, Lakeville and eventually Minocqua, WI. Every move was motivated by Steve’s passion for work.
Another passion of Steve’s was sports. Baseball and football were his favorites, and he especially enjoyed tracking all of the statistics throughout the season. Steve also loved traveling to Las Vegas. He and Patty visited the city more times than they could count. They went to shows and enjoyed walking around taking in all the sites. Steve also enjoyed reading in his free time. Steve was a reserved man, but had a great sense of humor to those who knew him best.
Steve passed away peacefully, at age 55, on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 surrounded by family at his sister’s home in Prior Lake, MN.
Forever loved, Steve will be remembered by, wife, Patty of Minocqua, WI; sons, Brett Albertson of Rhinelander, WI and Kyle Albertson of Eau Claire, WI; step-daughters, Sarah Jackson of Hastings, MN and Hannah Jackson of St. Paul, MN; Sisters, Judy (Gary) May of Prior Lake, MN and Tami (Dale) Adams of Bethany, OK; niece, Michelle (Ken) Hueser of Minneapolis, MN; nephew, Scott (Jennifer) May of Edina, MN; other loving relatives and friends.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents.
Urn bearers for Steve will be his sisters, Judy and Tami.
The Celebration of Life Service is on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30-11:00 all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. Rev. John P. Vaughn will preside. A private burial will be held immediately following the service at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Springfield, MN. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed by the family in Steve’s honor.
The Albertson family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Prior Lake Chapel.
Visitation
When: Monday, July 15, 2013
Location: Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home
Address: 4565 Pleasant St. SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Service Information
When: Monday, July 15, 2013
Location: Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home
Address: 4565 Pleasant St. SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Interment
Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Springfield, MN
