Loving husband, father, son, brother and friend passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2022 at the age of 64. He was known for his quiet, kind and gentle nature. An avid gardener, it was not uncommon to find him outside working on his next landscaping project or sharing his passion with others.
He is survived by wife Debra, daughter, Kat (Garrett) Lokken, son, Matthew Newell. mother-in-law, Billie Conlon; sisters-in-law, Teri Conlon (Bill Martin); Linda (Steve) Kovach; brother-in-law, Joe (Mirla) Conlon; nieces and nephews: Tori Conlon, Alex and Leah Kovach, Solange and Carlos Conlon; sister Kathy (Bob) Day and many other extended family members and friends. Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret Newell; sister, Patricia Ireland; father-in-law Dr. Thomas Conlon; brother-in-law Tom Conlon and several aunts and uncles.
Steve served in the Navy upon graduation from Chisholm High School. Following his time in the service, he attended The College of Saint Scholastica where he studied physical therapy and met his wife, Deb. He worked as a physical therapist for 30 years in Albert Lea, Duluth and the Twin Cities. He provided meticulous orthopedic care to his patients at St. Luke’s, PTOSI and NovaCare over the course of his career.
A celebration of life for Steve Newell is planned for Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076. There will be a visitation from 5 – 7 p.m. followed by a Mass at 7 p.m.
Interment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Friday September 23, 2022 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the family, https://teeitupforthetroops.org/ or Neighbors Inc.