Leon “Bud” Peter Steffens, age 95, lifetime resident of Wilmette and Gleniew. Beloved husband of Ruth Holley Steffens and the late Frieda A. Steffens; cherished father of Jayne Steffens (Jerry Cross) and Gail (Robert) Engeldahl; loving stepfather of George Holley, Barbara Eppert and Michael Holley; devoted grandfather of Julie (Tom) Lulich, Becky (Brian) Schroeder and Ron Eppert; great-grandfather of Cassie, Jessica and Austin; brother of the late Estelle Hebson and Marguerite Heinz. Past president of Wilmette Rotary Club. Past member Quilmette Council 922, Knights of Columbus. Past president of Wilmette Park District. Marketing representative for Murphy Oil Company and Victory Gardens Finalist. Visitation Saturday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., funeral Saturday, 10:30 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St., Glenview, IL 60025, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sister Paulanne’s Needy Family Fund c/o Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Funeral info 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com
