Stephen John Liska

Stephen J. Liska of Longmont, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died peacefully on, Sunday, January 13, 2008 at his home. He was 65 years old.Preceding him in death are his parents, Stephen J. Liska, Sr. and Augusta A. Liska (Janis). He is survived by his wife, Roberta C. Liska (Snyder); his brother, Gerald F. Liska, and wife, JoAnn: his sister-in-law, Jean R. Schofield (Snyder); his son, Andrew J. Liska and wife, Stephanie; his daughter, Sally D. Sliger (Liska), and husband, Chris; his five grandchildren, Dustin, Ashley, Michael, Matthew, and Kimberly; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.Steve grew up in Milwaukee, and graduated from Messmer High School. He was active in the Catholic Church and was a gymnast with the Slovak Catholic Sokols.After graduation, Steve joined the United States Air Force where he was able to travel all over the world. His final assignment brought Steve to Denver, Colorado.In Denver, he met and married Roberta C. Snyder (1965) and they had two children. He had a successful 35-year career with the IBM Corp outside of Boulder, Colorado. He also received a BS degree in Computer Information Systems from Regis University.Steve was an avid aviation buff and private pilot. He served as an officer in the Civil Air Patrol in both administrative and operational roles. He also continued with his world travels.Steve was a devoted husband, caring father, loving grandfather, loyal employee, and a friend to anyone he met.Howe Mortuary and Cremation Services of Longmont has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. A visitation will be held at Howe Mortuary on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Cremation will follow the services, with interment later at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties, 2594 Trailridge Drive East, Suite A, Lafayette, CO 80026.Please share thoughts, memories and condolences with the family at www.howemortuary.com.