Steven H. “Steve” Saathoff, 71, of Watseka passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Riverside Healthcare Center in Kankakee. He was born on November 9, 1950 in Watseka, the son of Herman A. and Shirley (Colebank) Saathoff and they preceded him in death.

He is survived by two sisters, Carol (Howard) Haley of Kempton and Cynthia (Glenn) Behrends of Bloomington; two brothers, Richard “Rick” (Tammy) Saathoff of Ashkum and Stanley (Becky) Saathoff of Ashkum; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Steve was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ashkum and Old Boys Tractor Club. He collected Allis-Chalmers mini tractors and Attex 6 Wheelers. He loved attending the Pine Lake Rally in Ohio and made many friends there. Steve always enjoyed providing weekly dinners and drinks on Sunday mornings to his friends.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Rev. Pete Hinrich will officiate. Burial will follow at Ashkum Township Cemetery in Ashkum. Everyone attending is encouraged to wear Allis-Chalmers orange for the service.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may made to the Donor’s Choice.

Please share a memory of Steve at knappfuneralhomes.com.