Stephen "Steve" Garding's obituary , Passed away on August 15, 2025 in Freeport, Minnesota

Stephen "Steve" Garding

October 7, 1949 - August 15, 2025 (75 years old)

Freeport, Minnesota

Stephen "Steve" Garding's obituary , Passed away on August 15, 2025 in Freeport, Minnesota

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Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services

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Stephen "Steve" Garding

October 7, 1949 - August 15, 2025 (75 years old)

Freeport, Minnesota

Stephen Garding Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Stephen Garding of Freeport, Minnesota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 15, 2025 at the age of 75. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Stephen Garding to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Nicholas Garding and Magdalene Garding (Bueckers); his son Craig Garding; and his sisters, Doreen Ebensteiner and Adeline Boecker.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Kay Garding of Freeport; his daughter Robin Garding of Freeport; his grandchildren, Cheyanne Lineburg (Cody), Elisha Duckson, Jocelyn Garding and Avery Garding; and his siblings, Tillie Gilk of Albany, Marie Garding of St. Cloud, Joe Garding (Janice) of Albany and Helen Van Drehle (Donnie) of Melrose.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to CentraCare Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services



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