Steven F DeMars

Steven F DeMars

March 22, 1960 - June 09, 2026

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LODI - Steven F DeMars, age 66, of Lodi, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.


He was born on March 22, 1960, in Madison, WI, the son of Donald and Frances (Pallow) DeMars.


Steven attended high school in Poynette, WI.  He was united in marriage to the love of his life,  Marcia Kelley on December 15, 1979 in Lodi,Wi  .


He worked for Arlington Hardware until 2000. After getting his GED in 1998, he started working at Milwaukee Valve where he spent 24 years until he retired.


Steven loved working and helping his community members at the Town of Lodi Transfer site.  


In addition to his wife Marcia; survivors include his son, Steven T DeMars; two daughters, Kelly A (Jose) Dominguez and Michelle L (Aaron Brown) DeMars; his brother,  Michael (Susie) Bender; sister, Jo Marie (Don) Johnson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.


He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law, Mary Ann and John Kelley; his aunt, Judith Parsons; two uncles, Gayle Parsons and Richard DeMars; five brothers-in-law, John, Paul, Timothy, Jeffery, and Christopher Kelley; two sisters-in-law, Marianne Kelley and Karlakay Kasprzak and his cousin Richard Parsons.


A celebration of Steven's life will be held at Marion Park, East Shelter, 145 First St., Prairie du Sac, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 12 pm until 7 pm.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com


Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 South Main Street
(608) 592-3201


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A Memorial Tree was planted for Steven F DeMars
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Lodi
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Dan Bennett
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Steve was a big part of my life, after bad decisions I made, let me live with them for years. Without their love and support I wouldn't be where I am
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Dan Bennett
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Steve was so much to me, to his kids we all called him Dad but he was like a brother to me, my friend and mentor, I taught him to drive forklift at Stokely USA sauerkraut factory and he taught me to be a better person. I hope that the tree planted gives that same kind of better life to animals and future generations as he did with me. I'll miss you my friend.
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John & Shellie Shanks Benish
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I remember meeting Steve at the Town of Lodi working and found he knew my brother from his Milwaukee Valve days. My brother had passed and Steve had such kind words for him. He was so kind and we will miss him dearly. May all of you find peace through this difficult time. Rest easy friend.
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Lisa and Pat Bram
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Our condolences Kelly and Jose. So sorry for your loss 💔
BL
Bob L.
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So sad to hear of this. I had the pleasure of working with Steve at Milwaukee Valve until I retired. He was a great friend and will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.

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