Ronald Kae Stehr

September 23, 1936 - July 31, 2011

Ronald Kae Stehr Obituary Ronald Kae Stehr, 74, passed away on July 31, 2011 at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, WA from complications of Diabetes. Ron was born in Odessa Washington on September 23, 1936 where he resided on the farm with his parents, Fred and Helen Stehr, brother Les and Tom and sister Peggy. Ron graduated from Odessa High School in 1954 and spent two years in the US Army. Upon coming home to Odessa he continued on the family farm with his wife Delores, children Tami, Jeff and Juli until he moved to Spokane in 1980. He continued farming and worked as a cattle broker and married his second wife, Donna Novotney, until her death in 1989. In 1995 he married Maggie Allen and she was with him until his death. Ron was active in the livestock community in both Spokane and Davenport and won the Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer award. Ron is survived by his wife Maggie, children Tami Smith, Odessa, Jeff (Karla) Stehr, Rosalia, Juli Sanderson, Spokane and his stepsons Johnny DeGraaf, Spokane and Gny. Sgt. Jacob (Beth) Allen, California and stepdaughters Marlene Picard, Omak and Sarah (Brad) Saari, Spokane. Also his grandchildren, Nathan (Sam) Stehr, Shelby and Marcus Smith, Zachary and Kaden Sanderson and step grandchildren Brian and Caitlin Jeske. He is also survived by his brothers Les Stehr, Auburn, Peggy (Arch) Burke, Fresno, Tom (Julie) Stehr, Spokane as well as Uncles, Aunts, nieces and nephews. He has a community of wonderful family and friends that will miss him and have been blessed to have had this amazing man in their lives. Please come celebrate his life with us at Annie Fannies (Stockyards Inn) at 3827 E Boone, Spokane, WA at 2PM on Friday August 5, 2011. We will also be holding a graveside memorial on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Odessa Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Odessa Heritage Church. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Ronald, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events JUL 31