Daniel J. “Steeley” Bastian
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Daniel Joseph “Steeley” Bastian, age 73, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on December 2, 2025, at home while surrounded by his loving family. To honor Dan’s life, a Celebration of Life will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Eagle’s Club, 1175 Century Drive in Dubuque. A private family service will be held at the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Dan’s family.
Dan was born on June 14, 1952, in Dubuque, IA, a son to Donald J. and Joyce (McCauley) Bastian. He enjoyed life and made the most of each day as best he could. Dan spent most of his working career as a tour bus driver for Bradley Jo Charters. He was a very social person and possessed the perfect degree in BS which helped him meet new people and make friends quickly.
In his free-time, Dan found satisfaction in some of life’s simple pleasures. A little time with his trusty fishing pole in hand was always time well spent, but an evening with his pool cue in hand as he sat on different leagues throughout the area was always a welcomed way to pass the time as well. When time allowed, Dan and Jean would spend the weekends out on the boat and getting a little swimming in when the perfect sunny days were at hand. Dan intentionally kept life as simple as he possibly could and appreciated each day which went his way. We will miss Dan and his snarky sense of humor moving forward and do pray that he finds peace now from his earthly health battles he has faced so courageously.
Those left to cherish the memory of Dan include,
his dear friend and companion,
Jean McGeough, Dubuque, IA;
his sister,
Cheryl (David) Peacock, Dubuque, IA;
his nieces,
Jenni Fox, Dubuque, IA,
Julie Fox, Dubuque, IA,
and Brandi (Andrew) Ortel, Dubuque, IA;
his great-niece and nephews,
Elizabeth Resop, Patrick Resop and Owen Morgan;
his two great-great nephews,
Dallas and Weston;
along with numerous extended family, friends and neighbors.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents.
Dan’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for all of their professional and compassionate care.
Online condolences may be shared with Dan’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com
- Celebration of Life
Celebration of Life
Dubuque Eagle's Club
1175 Century Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, 52002
December 28th, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Condolences to Jean and the family of Dan. Thinking of you.
Steeley Dan will be forever missed by our family. He was good friends with my Dad and we all grew up with him. We will be forever grateful that we were able to be a part of his life. His stories were the absolute best, he is a legend.
It is with sincere sympathy that we extend our condolences for your loss. We pray that you will find healing, comfort and peace through our Lord Jesus Christ who loves you beyond measure!
Death is something we will all encounter and if we don’t make a decision now before we die, about giving our lives to Him, we will face serious consequences for rejecting Him and His love for us, after our departure from this world. Jesus paid a tremendous price for us by taking the wrath of God on the cross, on our behalf, for our sins and rebellion against God. God, being our Creator, sent Jesus, His Son, to lay down His life for us, so we would never have to face God’s eternal judgement once we leave this earth. Death is not the end for any of us. We will all live on, but where is determined by whether or not we surrender our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ who is the only way to God the Father and to our salvation from sin, death and destruction. Jesus is only a prayer away. A simple prayer like “Lord Jesus, I believe you are God’s Son who He sent to pay the price for my mistakes, sins, and rebellion against God. Please forgive me for all I have done in rebelling against you, Lord.
I now give and surrender my life to you and ask that you be my Lord and Savior. Thank you for saving me from God’s eternal judgement and allowing me to now be a part of you and your royal family forever. In your name, I pray. Amen. ” God bless you and keep you always during this hour of your grief. I pray you will realize that you’re never alone when you’re in Christ Jesus. His Word guarantees us He will never leave or forsake us.