Stephen A Gulesserian
April 16, 1946 - March 12, 2015
Obituary
MIDDLETON-Stephen Armin Gulesserian was born on April 16, 1946, in Madison. He passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Thursday, March 12, 2015, from a rare sarcoma attributed to Agent Orange. Stephen served in the Navy on the USS Vesole during the Vietnam War, patrolling the surrounding rivers. He loved to hunt, fish, split wood, garden, collect sap for maple syrup and search for unique rocks along the shores of Lake Superior. Stephen was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and The Cross Plains American Legion #245. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Monica (Dahmen); children, Jennifer (Michael) Wright and grandson, Evan and Joseph (Terry) all of Middleton; step-granddaughter, Ashley (Gregory) Leccesi; step-great-grandson, Toby of Evansville; brothers, Edward (Sandy) of Atlanta, GA., and John of McFarland; sisters, Armine of Australia, Helen of Eugene, OR., and Mary of Madison; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lawrence (Carol) Dahmen of Black Earth, Arlene Dahmen of Cross Plains, Bill (Anna Mae) Dahmen of Waunakee, Al Dahmen (Steve Evers) of Cathedral City, CA., Shirley (Jerry) Gerk of Chandler, AZ., Mary Dahmen of Middleton and Ann (Ray) Legris of Evansville; Aunt Armine Cuber of Columbia, MO; childhood friend, Rob Straughn; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elizabeth (Stephenson); his in-laws, Joseph and Cyrilla (Endres) Dahmen; a brother-in-law, Linus Dahmen; and niece, Holly Gulesserian. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes Street, Cross Plains, at 11 AM, on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, with Father Thomas Kelley presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors to follow. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday, March 16, 2015, from 4 – 7:00 PM and also on Tuesday from 10 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Francis Endowment Fund, the American Legion Post #245 or to Agrace HospiceCare. A special thank you to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare for the wonderful care provided. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Mass of Christian Burial
Tue Mar 17, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Holly Irving
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Monica, I want to express my deepest sympathy. Know that Steve, you and your family are in our prayers.
God's Peace,
Holly Irving
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Louie& Claire
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We was saddened to hear about Steve passing. We hope and pray that you and your family will have strength during this time of loss. Louis & Claire Legris
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Paul Gempler
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Monica, during this time of loss, remembrance and honor. Steve was such an uplifting man of support and enlightenment for so many people that he touched throughout his life. You and Steve have been wonderful with everyone in our family! -Paul Gempler, Barb & Family
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tracy hellenbrand
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Monica, after so many years we were brought together to support one another during this difficult time. Your face was the first one I saw as I walked into Hospice and one of the last as I walked out. I am here for you if and when you need to talk. Know that you are in my prayers and I will be thinking of you. Knowing the suffering has ended eventually will bring peace to both of us. Tracy
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Ann
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It was my honor to meet Steve and Monica in his last days. I was struck by the sunshine he shared to everyone, the thankfulness he voiced, and his calm and friendly manner. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann
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Terry Gulesserian
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I was so blessed to have Steve in my life! He taught me so many things. Steve brought his wonderful son into my life. Steve and Monica always made there house a home for all of us who were lucky enough to know them. Steve's faith helped him through his battle with cancer, and only made his faith stronger. He showed us what faith really is! He will be deeply missed by all of us!Thank you for all the joy you brought into my life!
Terry Gulesserian