"Best Band in Iowa" and invited to play at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. Steve was a two-time inductee into the 2009 class of the Iowa Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. Steve was an avid collector of beer memorabilia and traveled to various breweriana shows throughout the Midwest. Steve was always a loyal Hawkeye fan. He was also known for making his "world famous" beef jerky. Steve is survived by his wife, Ann Hamilton; son, Alexander (Melissa) Ellis and daughter, Kerri (Andy) Fischels; sisters Christy (Terry) Huntzinger and Terry (Don) Rhoades; his brother Rick Ellis and several nieces and nephews. Steve was a loving and proud grandfather to Elliott and Oliver Ellis. He is also survived by his cats Big Babo and Ebony. He was preceded in death by his parents, Quintin and Bernice Ellis. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.lensingfuneral.com/obituaries/Stephen-Ellis?obId=3845953#/obituaryInfo