Steven Edward Dortman, 77, formally of Sheboygan, WI passed away at his home in Winter Haven, FL, on Sunday May 5, 2024.
Steve was born June 7, 1946, in Sheboygan, WI, to Edward and Betty (Schutt) Dortman. A 1964 graduate of Sheboygan North High School, Steve proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967, including one tour of duty in Vietnam.
In August of 1968, Steve married his late wife of 33 years, Jane Helen Meyer. Steve and Jane had two sons, David and Garrick Dortman. In 2003, Steve married Carol Opal Baker and they would have celebrated their 21st anniversary together this October 25th.
In January of 1968 Steve joined the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department, obtaining the rank of Captain in 1986. Steve retired from the Sherriff’s Department in 1999 and continued to work part-time as a courier for Community Bank and Trust.
Steve enjoyed being active playing racquetball, golfing, fishing, photography, and travel; but his great passion was “Cruising.” Steve visited over 25 ports-of-call throughout the Caribbean with his wife Carol. Steve and Carol retired to Cypress Village, in Winter Haven Florida where Steve enjoyed cooking for neighbors and soaking up the Florida lifestyle.
Steve’s Chrisitan faith ran deep. He was a member of Hope Church in Sheboygan and Cypress Ridge Church in Winter Haven. Throughout Steve’s medical challenges, Steve always said "I’m doing good” because Steve believed something wonderful awaited him in Heaven.
Steve was known for his flashy Hawaiian shirts, jokes and storytelling, Steve will be deeply missed: “It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere … !!!”
In addition to his wife Carol Dortman, Steve is survived by his son David Dortman (Shawn); Stepdaughter Jackie Weiss-Zeinemann (Kevin), Stepsons: Kurt Thompson (Deana) and Neal Baker (Jessica).
Grandsons: Bryce, Brock, and Bryant Dortman, Randy Zeinemann (Carrie), Avery and Evan Baker, Max and Ian Coulter.
Granddaughters: Abby Cronin (JP), Madalyn and Veronica Thompson.
Great Granddaughters: Shyla and Shyanne Scheffel.
Sisters: Shirley Tellen, Sandy Fisher (Clay), and Stacey Dortman-Higgins (Freddie).
He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Betty Dortman, his wife Jane Dortman, Son Garrick Dortman, Granddaughters: Jocelyn Swartz and Isabella Dortman, and Sister Susan Kwolski.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cypress Creek Village Clubhouse in Winter Haven, FL., followed by a Memorial Service and burial in Sheboygan, WI.
Donations can be made in Steve’s name to Sheboygan Area Pay It Forward or The Mission of Winter Haven: https://www.sheboyganareapayitforward.com https://themissionwh.org
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