Harold Arthur Stieve, Sr.
June 06, 1928 - September 27, 2016
Obituary
SUN PRAIRIE-Harold A. Stieve, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016. He was born on June 6, 1928, in Madison, the son of Arthur and Leona (Mielke) Stieve. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1946. Harold married Lorraine Lincoln on Sept. 15, 1951. He attended UW-Madison, earning a Bachelors Degree in Business. During this time, he enlisted in the ROTC and was later called up to serve in the U.S. Army Transportation Corp. Harold was honorably discharged the rank of Captain. He joined his father in running Stieve's Mobil Mart until retiring in 2000. He also owned and operated Stieve's Quality Christmas Trees, providing joy to countless families. Harold was an avid outdoorsman, having especially enjoyed hunting and fishing, "pulling the slots", time at their cabin up north and gardening (he had quite the green thumb). He was an avid Packers and Badgers fan and loved most, the time spent with his family. Harold is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lorraine; daughters, Barb (Chris) Mattson and Linda (Dennis) Tjugum; son, Hal (Denise); grandchildren, Matthew (Susanne), Melissa (Cory), Jessie (Darryl) and Amanda (Jason); 10 great-grandchildren, Austin, Tyler, Sienna, Bentley, Bode, Jacob, Noah, Sam, Aiden and Brenna; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James. A funeral service will be held at BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 300 Broadway Dr., Sun Prairie, at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, with Pastor Charles Brandt presiding. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sun Prairie Health Care Center and Dr. Motl for their loving care of Harold. Harold was an exceptional husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Sep 30, 2016 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Sun Prairie) • 300 Broadway Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Service
Fri Sep 30, 2016 @ 10:30 AM CDT
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Sun Prairie) • 300 Broadway Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
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Memories
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Carrie Gaulin
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Mr. Stieve was a wonderful man.
I grew up going into his Mobil station, and purchased my first 4 Christmas Trees for my new family from his lot. He was always smiling, always positive and even after I grew up and moved out of the neighborhood, on the rare occasions that I would stop in when visiting the neighborhood, he'd always ask how Mom & Dad were. I've missed him over the years and will continue to miss him. My condolences to his family, friends and former staff of Stevie's Mobil. This man left an impression on me that I will always carry with me.
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Larry Dobie
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My first job as a kid back in about 1965 was to ride up with Hal to his Christmas tree farm near Westfield and plant saplings for the day. Later I had the pleasure of working at "the station." Many many good memories in the old days (before self service stations came along). Thank you Hal & Art for hiring me and for 6 years of employment. It was a great learning experience for not only maintaining cars, but also lessons in life. Of course deer season was a special time for Hal and his passion for the hunt was fun to watch. RIP, Mr. Stieve.
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June Wilhelm
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Harold and all the family was so special to our Mom, Doris Stieve Brecka, Baraboo, Wi. We are thinking of you with sympathy, today. Peace and God's Blessings June Brecka Wilhelm, (daughter)
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Linda Burgess
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It was an honor to care for Harold during this difficult time. He always loved to tease us during his cares. Harold had a delightful spirit and warm heart. He is atvpeace now. Linda Burgess