Service Details
Thursday, January 19, 2017 in the funeral home
Visitation: 9:30 – 12 noon
Memorial service: 12 noon
Interment at West Lawn Memorial Park will follow
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Mt. Pleasant – Steven John Stich, 31, passed away due to injuries in a traffic accident on Friday, January 13, 2017. Steve was a 2003 graduate of JI Case High School and a 2005 graduate of Wyotech in Laramie, Wyoming and was currently working at Wanasek Corporation in Burlington.
Often described as a “gentle giant”, Steve was big-hearted and a fun-loving friend to everyone who knew him. He enjoyed working on his truck and car; riding dirt bikes; and the company of his family and friends. His passion for helping people made him a great person. Like his best friend Kyle Felton, Steve was taken from us way too soon.
Steve is survived by his parents, Darryl Stich of Mt. Pleasant and Crystal (nee: Nielsen) Stich (Robert Cramer) of Caledonia; his brother Scott Stich; grandparents John Stich, and Mary Sue Sandow; aunts and uncles Vicki Leiberg (Tim Mouw), Dale (Debbie) Stich, Dennis (Deanna) Stich, Vannette Azarian, Carrie Anderson, and Matthew Sandow; his best friends Derek Verhalen and Jake Pfeffer; as well as his cousins and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Kenneth Nielsen, Denyce Stich, and godfather Tony Azarian. A very special thank you to Andy Stinson for staying with Steve until emergency personnel arrived.
Memorial services for Steve will be held in the funeral home at 12 noon on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Interment at West Lawn Memorial Park will follow. Public visitation in the funeral home will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Scott and Renee Felton says
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family, and his memories will always hold a special place in our hearts. He was a big part of our family as well, and will truly be missed.
Bob and Nancy Wang says
So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dave Thomas says
You’ll be truly missed stich, this has been a hard year for all of us loosing you and Kyle, untill we meet again on the other side we all love you. Rest easy my old freind love you brother
Jon schwartz says
The most funniest easiest guy to get along with had some great memories with . Appreciate that got to hang out with you bud recently.Rip
Nichole McCowan says
I am SO sorry for your loss…. You are in my thoughts an prayers <3
Joe Hendricks says
Man this is hard to believe. Going to miss you buddy and the good times. Thanks for the memories. RIP brother.
Mark and Linda LaMere says
There are no words to take away the heartache….we love you and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Steve truly was big-hearted and fun-loving.
Gone too soon….forever in our hearts.
Sandy Sorensen (STICH) says
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Dawn Johnson & family, Colleen Stich & family, Wendy Hayek (Stich) & family. We all send our Prayers, Love, & Hugs. Aunt Sandy (Stich) Sorensen
Evelyn Heldt says
So sorry to hear of your passing You were. a good friend to my grandson Kyle Felton Prays are send to your family at this sad time
Anonymous says
Darryl and family. My deepest sympathy
Renee DeGroot says
Darryl and family. My deepest sympathy
Abi Sokolowski says
Steve was such a great guy, I loved his sense of humor the most. Taken too soon, he will be missed. My thoughts are with his family.
Rick Stich says
I am so sorry for your loss, so young and energetic , there are no words to express the feelings !! My thoughts are definitely with your , our family.
Kurt R Nelsen says
My Deepest Sympathies..Steve was Great Person and good friend.
Kurt Nelsen/Wanasek
Andy, Lindsay and Keira Beyer says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this terribly difficult time. May time help to put the pieces of your broken hearts back together. I will never forget his laugh, it was infectious, and filled the room. May all the wonderful memories of him live forever in all of your hearts.
Rick and Gretchen Azarian says
To the Stitch family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Joel Bentley says
Jess and I will truly miss you brother. You ment so much to us. I know your in a better place but it’s hard to understand why now. Love you brother
Andy, Amy and Devon Stinson says
Sending our deepest condolences… many thoughts and prayers to you all
Sue Chase says
My sincere condolences to the Stich family.
Dave,Debbie, Nicole, Samantha, David Bergevain says
We are very sorry for your loss. Heaven gained another angel.
Bruce Norval says
We’re all going to miss you Steve. Thanks for all the laughs over the years. I will never forget you buddy. Rest in peace.
Don Hanson says
You will be missed you had a way of making every situation fun my deepest sympathy to your many friends and family
Jane Toscano says
I have no words to express on how you feel but just know I’m here for you anytime you need me to be. I love you cousin Darryl with all my heart. Love Jane
Adam and Heather Pron says
Heaven gained one very special person. Though we my have grown apart over the years, he will always hold a very special place in my heart. We shared so many great memories growing up together. I pray time will heal the pain…he will surely never be forgotten. Sending our love and prayers.
Geof, Mardell, Rick, Karleen, Duane, April, Tim and Family says
Darryl, Krystal, Scott and family,
We don’t even know where to begin. We are so sorry of your loss of a very fine young man. We know that no words can possibly ease the pain you are feeling at this time. Steve touched so many lives. He will always be remembered for being a wonderful person.
We are ever so grateful and do thank God for the memories that will last a lifetime. We want you to know we are here for you today, tomorrow and always.
We love you,
Geof, Mardell, Rick, Karleen, Duane, April, Tim, and Family
Michael and Dolly Plunkett says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Michael and Dolly Plunkett
Amy Eickhorst says
Darrel,crystal, Scotty and the rest of the family, I am so very sorry for the loss you are all suffering with. U all are in my prayers. I just would like to say to Darrel, Crystal, and Scotty I believe you have all just gained a very special guardian angel. Love you all
Deanna Stich says
Darryl & Family
You have my heart felt sympathy with the loss of your son. May God give you comfort and strength. May the life he lived and memories help to ease your sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love from your cousin.
Deanna Stich says
Darryl & Family,
You have my heart felt sympathy with the loss of your son. May God give you the strength and comfort to help get you through.
May the many memories help to ease your sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers, love your cousin, Deanna
Susan Frederiksen and Kelli Mouw says
You have our deepest sympathy for your great loss. You are in our prayers.
Dan and Ann Winter says
Our deepest condolences to all whom are survived by Steve. Especially Darryl and Crystal. He was fine young man that we were privileged to know.
Gail and Rod Bentley says
Rod and I have heavy hearts from the sad news of Stich’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to his family and all his friends. The group has lost another great friend. Prayers to you all. Keep all the great memories Steve and Kyle in your hearts.
Jay Rhodes says
Darryl and family,
My sincere condolences on losing Steven. Take solace in the great times you had with him in your lives and cherish the memories.
Joyce Behlke says
My thought and prayers are with you. So sorry. I was Steve’s Confirmation teacher at Resurrection Lutheran Church.
Tim Sigrist says
Rest easy Steve! We lost touch awhile ago and it’s unfortunate but I’m glad I got to know you and have some good times back in the day! You will be missed!