Steven Chad Radloff, 56, of Postville, formerly of Monona, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at his home. Steve was born Oct. 19, 1969, to Loren and Jacquelyn Kay (Wiethorn) Radloff in Postville. He graduated with the class of 1988 from MFL High School and attended trade school for taxidermy and CDL Truck Driving. Steve proudly joined and served in the United States Army. He served in the U.S. Army active duty from 1988-1991 and U.S. Army Reserves from 2003-2006. During his military career, Steve served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. After his time in service, Steve remained in close contact with several of his “Brothers in Arms,” never missing an opportunity to reminisce about their time in battle together and create new memories going forward.

On Feb. 24, 1990, Steve was united in marriage with Stephanie Miller at the Garden City United Methodist Church in Monona. Two children were born to this union, Heather Mae and Cody Steven. Steve was a true outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, working in his garden, taking care of his trees and chickens, grilling/smoking foods and going on mule rides. Steve loved his family, the Iowa Hawkeyes and America. But most of all, being a “Papa” was his life. He loved anything that had to do with his grandkids, and he was so proud of them in every way. Steve was also a wrestling coach and proudly wore his “Coach Steve” hat and jacket. He could hardly wait to get on the mats, helping young wrestlers grow, and most of all, coaching his two granddaughters, Tinleigh and Remy. He lived for wrestling with them and always looked forward to the next tournament.

Surviving Steve is his wife, Stephanie Radloff, of Postville; children, Heather Berry (Andrew Christensen) of McGregor and Cody (Casey) Radloff of Severn, Md.; grandchildren, Tinleigh and Remy Berry and Mira, Jacob and Maevis Radloff; siblings, Kevin (Bonnie) Radloff, Stacie Radloff (Jason Welch) and Brian Radloff (Amy Berns); and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Steve in death were his parents, Loren and Jacquelyn Radloff; his grandparents, Wilbert and Gretchen Wiethorn; and his dogs, Lizzy, Sarge and Primrose.

A visitation was held on July 28, at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home in Monona.

Graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Monona Cemetery, where his parents are buried, at 11 a.m. A celebration of life will follow the graveside service at the Monona Community Center until 3 p.m.

Memorials in Steven’s honor may be given to the Gary Sineses Foundation or the MFL MarMac Youth Wrestling Club, Monona.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona is assisting the family with services.