James Richard Stieve
March 11, 1938 - October 04, 2015
Obituary
MADISON/DEERFIELD-James R. Stieve, age 77, of Deerfield, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at Oak Park Place. He was born on March 11, 1938, in Madison, the son of Arthur and Leona Stieve. Jim married Ann Nettleton in 1959 and together they raised two children. Ann preceded him in death in 1980. Jim then married Lenore Ersland in 1987. He worked his entire career at Oscar Mayer where he was the plant engineering manager for many years. Jim enjoyed spending his time doing woodwork. He is survived by his wife, Lenore; two daughters, Susan Stieve and Karen (Paul) Kaup; three grandchildren, Anna, Gerrit, and Benett; step daughter, Lisa Hutter; three step grandchildren; eleven step great-grandchildren; brother, Harold (Lorraine) Stieve; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Ann. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and Agrace HospiceCare. Jim was an honorable and good man and will be dearly missed. Online condolences may be made to www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Oct 10, 2015 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Oct 10, 2015 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Jo Failing
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Lenore, Karen and Sue: may happy memories of fun times help you thru this most difficult time. I think one of the fondest memories I have is when we were at your place and Zack curled up on Grandpa Art's feet and stayed put, quite contently, for several minutes until Jim coaxed (bribed) Zack outside with some doggie treats. Take care and God Bless. Hope we can keep in touch. Jo Failing
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mary entwistle shaw
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Lenore, I am so sorry for the loss of Steve. I am a former MGHS classmate and my brother, Dave Entwistle, was in the class of 1959. He passed away last summer. My deepest condolences to you and your children and other loved ones and friends. May you have healing one day. Blessings.
JC
Jason Cameron
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Love you uncle Jim. You will be missed dearly. Glad that you are no longer suffering and when my time comes, I'll see you on the other side.
LD
Larry Dobie
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Lenore and Harold Stieve, sorry to hear of the loss of a good man. A really good man! Jim was one of my many bosses at OM and one of the best. I first met him when he was working in Davenport and I was working at the Mobil station (3019 E Wahington - I still remember). Little did I know he'd be my boss one day. Sorry I did not make the visitation, but know that I was thinking about you.
PB
Pamela Berg
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My sincere condolences in the loss of Jim. My late husband, Mike Berg, held Jim in high esteem.
May your memories become a comfort to each of you as his passing becomes a reality.
Pam Berg