Steve Tjarks

Steve Tjarks, 72, of Ackley, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Grand JiVante in Ackley. A private family service will be held. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Steve Tjarks, 72, of Ackley, passed away on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at Grand JiVante in Ackley. Funeral services are pending with the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Steve William Tjarks was born on May 25, 1950, in Iowa Falls to Donald and Margie (Janes) Tjarks. He graduated from Iowa Falls High School.

Steve had an infectious laugh and loved spending time with his family. His highlight was seeing his nieces and nephews. He deeply believed in his Lord and Savior and enjoyed attending church, reading his bible, and listening to gospel music. In his younger years, he maintained lawns for others and took deep pride in his work. Steve loved his Cadets, the Hawkeyes, the Baltimore Colts, and the Minnesota Twins. You could say he was a bit of a sports fanatic. 

Steve is survived by his siblings: Donna (Kevin) Vierkandt of Alden, Timothy (Deanne) Tjarks of Cedar Falls, and Suzanne (Mike) Murphy of Iowa Falls; his nieces and nephews and lifelong friend Mike Ingebritson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Victor Tjarks.