Stephen Henry Rall

My deep condolences to Carol and the family in this tender time of loss. I mourn with you and share in your gratitude for Steve and the life that he led. He was my teacher in high school, and a wonderful one at a very formative time in my life. Later our paths crossed several times over the years (decades) in social justice circles. It was always a joy to see him and to catch up on each other’s lives.
You will miss him so much. May his memory always be a blessing for you.
Peace and love to you.

Steve was a wonderful and stalwart friend to the peace and justice community over all the many years that I knew him. He had a passion for human rights, for the dignity of the individual, for compassionate action, and for how these things were integral to living out his faith. Carol was always right there with him, if not in person then certainly in heart and spirit. All of us at Meta Peace Team and at Pax Christi Michigan will miss him dearly. Thank you so much for sharing him with us.

I knew him as my high school teacher at O’Rafferty and loved him. He had an aura of love and compassion and deep faith that really resonated with me. He was a wonderful influence on my life. My deepest condolences to the family. May you keep his memory alive by telling the stories of his life.

Condolences and prayers for your family. Kathy Fighter Moore

His name was familiar as much as his beaming smile. I may have had him home room, not sure

Very special human being, for sure

Steve was a guiding light and inspiration for all who knew him.

Steve was a major influence in my life. He was the catechism when I went through the RCIA to join the Catholic church as an adult. Steve was always so calm and confident in his faith, and his obvious love for God and his caring for other people was so wonderful. When he left IHM Parish we lost touch, but every time our paths crossed after that he remembered me. I’ll always remember his kind spirit.

Carol, I was saddened to hear about the passing of Steve. Both you and he are highly respected in the ORafferty community. I always enjoyed his commitment to both the religious but also social responsibility of students. His quietness, intellect and sense of humor were
important in the development of students and staff. A life well lived.

Steve was one of the first people with whom I worked in ministry at IHM when I first came to Lansing in 1976. His deep faith, welcoming presence, & supportive encouragement was a wonderful inspiration that I have always treasured. Be assured of my prayers for Steve, as well as for you and your whole family, Carol!

My deep condolances to you Carol and your entire family. I taught with Steve at O’rafferty and one year at Lansing Catholic Central. Despite the many years that have passed since those years. it is a joy to think about Steve and what a pleasure it was to work with him. His warmth and friendliness was a staple of his character. In conversation he would give the speaker his utmost attention, listening attentively and asking questions, always smiling. Having just a short chat with Steve, at school served as a moment of calm, a soothing break from the helter skelter stress of those hectic school days. I can just imagine all of the lucky students in Steve’s classes over the years, perhaps thousands, who benefited from his calming presence and genuine interest in them. What a beautiful person he was and how fortunate I was to have known him. . May he rest in peace.