Steven H. Vandehey

Age 38, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2003. Steve was born in Appleton on June 4, 1964, the son of Tom and Jean (Hurst) Vandehey of Kimberly. He was a 1982 graduate of the Kimberly High School, and then attended UW-Stevens Point and received an Associates Degree in business from UW-Fox Valley in 1984. For several years, Steve worked as a salesman at many local automobile dealerships, include Tom Meiers Motors in Appleton. On May 7, 1988, he married the former Lisa Minten in Kimberly, and their marriage was blessed with two children, Eric and Kayla. Steve was currently the general contractor for Showcase Homes, a division of First Capital Development. He was an avid softball and basketball player, and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. More than anything, though, he dedicated himself to loving and caring for Lisa and the kids. He loved them all very much.

Steve is survived by his parents: Tom and Jean Vandehey of Kimberly; his wife: Lisa Vandehey and their children Eric and Kayla; three sisters: Julie (Bob) Reinke, Toni (John) Sikora, and Anne (Randy) Asman, all of Darboy; two brothers: Jeffrey B. (Renee) Vandehey and Daniel T. (Mary) Vandehey, both of Kimberly. He is also survived by Lisa‚ mother: Janice Minten of Darboy; her sisters: Ellen (Jeff) Liethen, Debbie Minten and her fiance T.J. Ott, and Kelly (Jim) Sanderfoot; and by her brother: Todd (Sarah) Minten. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. He was preceded in death by an infant sister Mary and by Lisa, father Eugene Minten.

The funeral liturgy will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 3, 2003 at HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly with Fr. Dennis Bergsbaken officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Monday from 4:00 PM until the hour of the service.

Steve was a devoted father, husband, brother, and son. he touched our lives every day. He built our homes and enriched our lives. Steve was the center of attention at family gatherings and quite a lively dancer at weddings. He spoke his mind and always made us laugh. He enjoyed sporting events, and was a dependable, hard-working man whom his friends and co-workers leaned on for support. Family was a top priority and everyone grew to admire him for his devotion to those closest to him. He enjoyed life and we will all miss him very much.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, Wisconsin 54136
920-788-6202