Steven Mark Mader, age 61 of Dripping Springs, TX, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Steve was born June 5, 1956 in Garden City, KS to LaVern J. Mader and Delores Ratzlaff Mader. Steve was employed with Mader Construction for the past 12 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, LaVern J. Mader; brother, Tim Mader; son, Austin Mader; grandparents, Vernon and Mary Mader, and William and Marie Ratzlaff and one granddaughter Faith.
Steve is survived by his wife, Tammy Mader; sons, Mark Mader of Towanda, OK and Tyler Lackey of Dripping Springs; daughters, Timberly Mader of Lakin, KS, Dannyale Flora and husband Joe of Borger, TX and Tianna Mader of the home; mother, Delores Ratzlaff Mader of Ulysses, KS; brothers, Paul Mader of Dripping Springs and Chris Mader and wife Vicki of Nickerson, KS; sisters, Pam Ellis and husband Jim of Pratt, KS, Catherine Beohler and husband Bill of Ulysses, KS and Deidra Cantrell and husband Brett of Abbott, TX. Seven grandchildren and his special dog, Sadie Lynn.
Vigil service will be 7:00 PM on Monday, November 27, 2017. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 both at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses, KS. Graveside Service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, KS. Visitation will be Monday, November 27, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at Garnand Funeral Home, Ulysses, KS. Memorials may be made to the Steven Mader Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant, Ulysses, KS 67880.