Matthew J. Steffens

Biography

Matthew J. Steffens, born in 1851, came of age as the nation rebuilt and kept his focus on family, faith, and the everyday duties that knit a community together. In an era of rapid change, he remained a calm presence, the sort of neighbor who offered a listening ear and practical help whenever the call arose.

Those who knew him in the Mount Greenwood area cherish the memory of a man whose steady character brought comfort to many and whose loyalty to loved ones never wavered.