SFC (Ret) Steven Raymond Direen

January 1, 2021

SFC (Ret) Steven Raymond Direen, 64, of Laquey, MO, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 in his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville, MO. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021 in the Memorial chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Steve is survived by his mother: Carolyn Direen of Taylor, MI; three children: Johnny Sprouse of Rolla, MO, Kevin Sprouse (Heather) of Licking, MO, and Michael Direen (Mindy) of Edmond, OK; eight grandchildren: Logan, Alex, Alexis, Jace, Collin, Jarryd, Aivah, and Mylah; three brothers: Harry Direen (Sue) of Colorado Springs, CO, Dan Direen (Cheryl) of San Bernardino, CA, and Michael Direen of San Diego, CA; five sisters: Debbie Avilucea (Leo) of Spring Valley, CA, Becky Stoller (Ronnie) of Upland, CA, Anne Greer (David) of Taylor, MI, Tina Graham (Mike) of Ardmore, OK, and Michelle Mitchell of Chandler, AZ; girlfriend: Marilyn Lamers of Laquey, MO; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of SFC (Ret) Steven Direen and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.