THE WALL OF FACES

Taken from the memorial website:
http://www.facesfromthewall.com/mtvn/MT1967jan.html

CAPT. STEPAN DIES IN VIETNAM CRASH

Capt. Jacob F. Stepan, 27, 2520 S. 3rd St., was killed 10 Mar (1967) in an airplane crash in Vietnam, according to word received here. His death was confirmed Friday by U.S. Army officials. Capt. Stepan was listed as missing in action until his death was confirmed. Officials said he died aboard a C-47 airplane. Cause of the crash has not been announced.
He was the husband of Judith Anne Helms, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Helms, 445 North Ave. W., and a Missoula native. Capt. Stepan was born 12 Jul 1939, in Soudan MN and moved with his parents to Duluth as a child. He was graduated from Cathedral High School in Duluth. He was valedictorian of his class. A 1962 graduate of Seattle University, he entered active duty in the U.S. Army on 28 Aug (1962) of that year as a second lieutenant. He married Miss Helms 24 Nov 1960. He was a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors beside the widow include a son, Jacob Francis Jr., and two daughters, Jill Marie and Jacqueline Michelle, all of the family home; his mother, Mrs. Martha Stepan of Duluth; six brothers, Martin, Joseph, and Paul, all of Duluth; Frank of Superior WI; John of Seattle, and Aloys, with the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Hawaii, and a sister, Sister Jonathon, O.S.B.
Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. The date has not been set.
(Missoulian, Missoula MT, 28 Mar 1967)

Jacob is buried at Arlington Nat Cem.

As part of the Gridley High School Posting Project, my mission is to let as many veterans know that I have not forgotten their sacrifice, and I appreciate all they have done for America. Jacob Francis Stepan, you will always be remembered for your courage, bravery, and strength. Thank you for this ultimate price you have paid.

Thank you!
Jen Steffen