Steve wasn't just my uncle he was my best friend, my other half, my partner in crime, my world, my everything. He has been my best friend pretty much my whole life. My favourite memories all were when he lived with my and my dad for a while it was the best ever, we would watch movies, make popcorn, play games, and just hang out, I was never bored when I was with him I could sit in a room with him for hours with nothing to do and not get bored he was my best friend  I love him so much and miss him dearly not a second goes by without me thinking of him. I miss him so much<3

 I have so many memories growing up that involve my Unlce Steve. I spend so many summers and Christmas breaks with him and my cousins. I always had so much fun at their house! He was the first person to teach me how to light fireworks(safely?😂) I will always cherish my childhood memories of him. “Go rest high on that mountain”. 

It was heartbreaking to hear about Stevie's passing. We will forevermore miss our kind, generous, fun, protective, friendly, sweet, outgoing, caring, funny, loving cousin Stevie with his ever ready hugs. Don't think he ever drove past a garage sale without stopping in, mostly for a reason to visit! We always enjoyed the  great stories he always told that would leave us laughing then & even long after. You could tell he loved life & everyone in it! He will always be missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace dear cousin. Our loving thoughts & prayers & deepest sympathy are with his family. 

You probably don't know us,  but my husband and I knew Steve a long time ago. I worked for him at one time at the Conklin video store and he used to come out and fix our furnaces all the time.

Steve was such a kind person. I know that if we ever had any problems he would always be there to help us or he would know somewhere we could get help. He was always ready and willing to come out and fix our furnace at any time and on any day. He was a kind boss and a fun person and I enjoyed working for him and with him. 
We are sorry to hear of his passing.
      Jim and Linda Nowatzke 

Steve was a very good hearted person. I had the pleasure of working for Steve as his insurance agent for many years. Even though he was busy with running a business he would love to share a story or two and was always so congenial and friendly. He was a great person and I enjoyed working with him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Dan Heintz

My sympathies to Steve’s children and siblings.  I remember Steve when he was a young boy and he always had a smile on his face.  He was my Godchild and I dearly loved him.Whenever we had a garage sale at our house, Steve was sure to stop and he could stay an hour just talking but saying “I really should get going” but would continue to share whatever was going on but never saying bad things about others.  Also whenever I had a furnace problem, I could call him and say, “ it’s your Godmother calling” and he would be here that same day.  He will always be “Stevie” to me and I know he is in a better place 

When I think of Steve, I often think of my parents, Joe and Loretta Dietrich. He was so helpful to them, always responding to their heating needs. They often mentioned how appreciative they were of Steve's generosity, friendliness and concern for their wellbeing. 

Even though there were long periods of time where I didn't see Steve, when I did, he was always very personable and Brenda and I  thoroughly enjoyed our visits with him. 

Our condolences to his family.
Bill Dietrich

My brother Steve was a generous soul who loved life and made friends wherever he went. He loved a good joke or prank, and was a good sport if ever (rarely) on the receiving end of a “gotcha.” Whenever we hear the song “Brandy,” we’ll think of Steve and his karaoke. We will miss our bright star. Rest in peace little brother.

Steve had such a kind heart. He always made time to visit his Aunt Rita. He never left without asking if there was anything he could do to help her. 
I’m sure God is holding him in his loving arms saying “Well done my son and welcome home.”

Steve was my youngest brother and friend.  Scott and I worked closely together and at times we seemed to read each others mind.    In the assisted living facilities Steve would sing karaoke and kept all the residents moving.  Thanks to his great friends, visitors were a constant. (sometimes a can of beer might even find its way in at night - right Bill) Scott would  stop in on his lunch break to see his dad.   Steve loved to reminisce about the past and tell stories about when he was in the Navy.  Steve was a great son to both mom and dad and would stop in often to see them.  No one could have a better friend than Steve and all his friends were world class.   I helped him with his heating and cooling business and he was a great teacher.  When his eyesight started to fail he would, from memory, give very specific step by step  instructions on how to fix the problem.  Steve really did not have customers - he said he would rather call them his friends.  And that is exactly what he did.  4 years ago, he was invited to go "hunting" with many of the Alt family.  He was my co-pilot and he had me take all back roads to get to Nub's cabin.  I was totally lost, but, he wasn't because we pulled into the driveway to the cabin.  I never told him, but, I got lost going home.   

Steve was great at his heating service and was always on call. He loved  to talk to his customers when he opened the  conklin store. Always had a smile. He was always ready to help.

Steve was such a great and caring guy and will be missed by all! He was so quick to pay the bill at restaurants or filling up with gas at the gas station while riding snowmobiles or 4 wheelers. He loved karaoke and singing “Cats in the Cradle” and did a great job singing it, not to say he knew all of the words to all of the songs from that era. We will miss the wonderful man Steve was!

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family! Steve will be missed. He was always kind and caring. You are in a much better place now!

Steve was such a great, caring guy and will be missed by all! He was so quick to pay the bill at restaurants or filling up with gas at the gas station while riding snowmobiles or 4 wheelers. He loved karaoke and singing “Cats in the Cradle,” and did a great job singing it! He knew all of the words to all of the songs from that era. We will miss the wonderful man Steve was!

My thoughts and prayers to Steve's entire family,  there was never a time when Steve was around that You didn't hear a great story or go home with sore facial muscles from laughing at those stories.  Steve, You will be missed by everyone who knew You. Rest easy and peacefully neighbor.


Steve was such a great guy. He loved to play jokes on people. He always made you feel so welcome. Steve always had a big hug for me and even a bigger smile. He loved to sing.  I am so lucky to call him my brother and friend. I love you to Heaven and back Steve.💜💙🧡💖

Steve was a wonderful brother in law, always willing to help anyone.  He loved to tell stories from when he was in the Navy.  He was a man that always had to be doing something,  not a person to sit around.    Going to miss you Love your sister Bobbi 

This very strong, wonderful and sweet man will be missed by everyone in our community. Steve was faithful and dedicated to serving every person he met. He was generous to our St Joseph Parish in ways no one would see. Steve loved life and lived it to the fullest! He loved to go 4-wheeling and snowmobiling. Steve was great fun and had a smile we will never forget.

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Steven Dietrich

30 October, 1961 – 17 January, 2021

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