Bandstand Flag Notice: June 2024
Stephen Swank
Steven L. Swank
Oct. 2, 1947 – Feb. 21, 2023
The United States Army
Steve, known then as Curly graduated from Pella High in 1965 and immediately joined the army, but not before getting the crops in with his dad. He served in Germany and Vietnam, working on trucks and tanks. He was discharged on January 22, 1970. He was so proud to be a veteran and was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. 2017 Steve was chosen to travel to Washington, D.C., on the Honor Flight.
Trucking was a big part of his life; he began driving trucks at a young age on the farm. In 1975, Steve leased a truck to DRS Transport and, in doing so, had a career there until his retirement in 2018. Upon retirement, Steve worked part-time, driving for Pella Corp.
Contact Shawn Langkamp at Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory at 641-672-2181 or www.langkampfuneralchapel.com on the Contact-Us-Link if you are interested in honoring a deceased veteran with the flag above the bandstand.
