Steven Mark Draheim
September 3, 1949 ~ December 13, 2010
Services:
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Pastor Dichiacchio officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 17, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Steven Mark Draheim, 61, of Lusby, formerly of Morningside MD died December 13, 2010 in Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. Born September 3, 1949 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Herbert P. and Barbara M. Draheim. Mr. Draheim was the husband of Barbara J. Draheim whom he married at his parents’ home in Morningside, MD. He is also survived by his daughter Kelly J. Cates of Lusby, MD, two grandchildren and his siblings; Allan Draheim of Huntingtown, MD and Tim Draheim of Georgia. Mr. Draheim graduated in 1968 from Crossland High School. He was a USRO (Utility Systems Repair Operator) for the General Services Administration for 23 years before retiring on August 1, 2003. Mr. Draheim enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and gardening. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 17, 2010 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where a Memorial Service will follow at 7:00 PM with Pastor Dichiacchio officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to Arthritis Foundation, Southern Maryland Branch, 22 Truckhouse Road, Severna Park, Maryland, 21146.
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“Kelly, Sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Take care.”
“Steve was a good friend and will be missed. We had many many good times especially our wayward trip to Colorado in 1973. This was a sad day! I won’t forget him. “
“Steve was the sweetest “pecks bad boy”. I loved him like a brother. Praying for his family. “
“I am at a loss for words, it is never easy to hear of a family member passing, doesn’t matter that years have past and we often lose touch. Rest in Peace!”
“Sorry for your loss.”
“Steve will always be my best friend. I will never forget him.”
“I knew Steve for most of my adult life. We shared a lot of good times together. Steve was his own man. He knew a little about everything it seemed and was a great brother in law. He will be surely missed. God Bless. “
“Steve was a great friend, we had some great times together. He will be missed indeed. Prayers to Barb and family”
“My heart goes out to all of the Draheim family. Steve was a heck of a guy.”
“We have many god memories of times spent with Steve, he will be missed, but will always be in our hearts and thoughts. “
“Tim, we are sorry and sad to hear the news about Steve. WE all go back a long way. He was one of a kind, And a good friend. Our prayers to you and the whole family. We will not forget him. Johnny&Sandy”
“I feel bad that I was not there to see you for the past year . I miss you Uncle Steve.”
“So terribly sorry for your loss. Barbara and Kelly, I hope you find peace. Wish I could be there to give you a hug!”
“I didn’t know Steve. But I write the Morningside column for three county weeklies, and occasionally Steve has sent me news. I almost feel that I know him. He might have known some of my older children: Mike, John, Kathleen or Therese. I will remember Steve and his family in my prayers, and he will, indeed star in my Morningside-Skyline newspaper column next week Thinking of you, Steve, Mary McHale”
“My deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Steve was once like an older brother to me when we shared a home together on Canterbury way in Temple Hills. We had some great times and trips to Florida and Colorado. I’ll never forget them or him. He will forever be with his friends and loved ones. Lance Neale”
“Sending condolences to the family in the loss of Steve. Always a sad and difficult time. He is in a better place now.”
“I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. We were friends in the early 70s. He was such a nice and wonderful guy. “
“So sorry to hear about your loss. I want you to know you’re in our prayers. Love you much, Geraldine “
“I miss you Uncle Steve. I will never forget all the stories you told me, all the conversations we had, and most importantly all the life lessons you taught me. You were a great uncle and a great friend.”
“I am very sorry to hear this sad news. I remember Steve hanging around with my brother in Morningside when we were kids. My sad heart and prayers go to the family.”
“You and your family will always be in my prayers. I will miss Steve.”
“My heart goes out to the family. I am now remembering all the fun times we had on Maple Rd in Morningside when we were growing up. Those were less complicated times, at least it was for us kids! Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“My uncle Steve could always hold an audience captive, young or old. Always interesting and knowledgeable. So many memories. Love and think you Uncle Steven-Steiner! Love you Kelly Janeene “
“Al, so sorry for your loss,Mike Dorothy”
“Kelly and Barbara, We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was always a good guy and never had a mean bone in his body,rest in peace,our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
“Al and family; so sorry for your loss.”
“To Al and family, We are saddened to hear of the loss of your brother.”
“Sorry to hear of your loss Al. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“We’ll miss you Steve. Aunt Mae and Uncle Dutch are waiting for you and I’m sure you watch over all of us.”
“Dear Tim, So many years of history….I am so sorry for the loss of your brother Steve. Dear Jen & Tim, I am so sorry your Uncle Steve is gone. It’s all good in God’s hood. Love you guys, always “