~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, DL Capt. Steve Finken
August 28, 1945 ~ January 4, 2025
As noted in this month’s AIR LINE PILOT magazine, the
passing of DL Capt. Stephen C. Finken in January 2025. Stephen Charles Finken joined Delta Air Lines
02-08-1973 and was based Atlanta.
Captain Finken is survived by his wife Sharon, and by his children and
their families.
Steve had most recently resided in Iowa : 1440 Highway 44, Harlan, IA 51537.
PCN memorial site
https://www.pauleyjones.com/obituaries/steve-finken
Steve’s obituary :
Stephen
Charles Finken was born August 28, 1945 to Charles and Edna (Fromm) Finken, the
oldest of ten children.
Steve graduated from St. Joseph’s
High School in Earling, Iowa and went on to attend college at Creighton
University, graduating in 1968. Following college, he joined the United States
Marine Corps to pursue a love for country and aviation. He served our country
proudly from 1968 – 1973. Throughout his time in the Marine Corps, he flew
several aircraft including the A-4 and C-130 in support of Vietnam War
operations. After the Marine Corps, he continued his love for flying with Delta
Airlines for 30 years.
Steve married Sharon Dotzler at
St. Michael’s Church in July of 1968. They were blessed with three children;
Greg (1975-1977), Julie and John. His hobbies included operating the Finken
Family Tree Farm, flying, fishing, golfing, wood working, gardening, hiking,
and back packing. He took his family on many adventures in his airplane
traveling throughout the states. Steve found much happiness working on the farm
and being with his family. Above all, he loved spending time with his special
grandkids. Discipline and determination afforded him a wonderful life and
instilled in his family many lifelong lessons.
Steve is survived by his wife,
Sharon Finken of Harlan, IA; children Julie (Travis) Schmitz of Omaha, NE; John
(Lindsey) Finken of Pella, IA; 7 grandchildren, Delaney, Grant, Claire, Ryan,
Brooklyn, Reese, Ellie; siblings, Alan (Donnelle) Finken of Littleton, CO;
Richard Finken of Harlan, Dave Finken of Omaha, NE; Jean (Alex) Pruitt of
Spencer, IA; Joan (Jim) Henscheid of West Des Moines, IA; Pete (Kara) Finken of
Simsbury, CT; sister-in-law Jackie Finken of Woodbridge, VA; sisters-in-law
Patricia Dotzler, Los Angeles, CA; Pam (Mike) Jensen, Hot Springs Village, AR
and brother-in-law Dick (Maryalyce) Dotzler, Harlan, IA, many other relatives
and friends.
Steve is preceded in death by his son
Greg; parents, Charles and Edna; and brothers John, Paul, and Mark.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/277953844/stephen-charles-finken
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