Stephen Dean Skalet, Jr.
August 11, 1936 - February 07, 2021
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MOUNT HOREB - Stephen Dean Skalet Jr., age 84, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 11, 1936, in Black Earth, Wis., the son of Stephen Sr. and Inez (Brager) Skalet.
Stephen graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1954 and married Mitzie Schroeder on Feb. 13, 1954. He was a charter member of Junior Chamber of Commerce, Angelica Choir, and Yahara River Men Vocal Choir. He was a faithful servant of Immanuel Lutheran Church where he also taught Sunday school, and served on council as president and was a choir member.
Stephen was involved in home talent baseball. He also performed in the role as Henrik Ibsen in the Song of Norway. He enjoyed playing the ukulele and banjo. He was a Cub Scout leader and loved to go fishing and camping. As a young man, Stephen would hitchhike to be a caddie at Blackhawk Country Club. He had often been given a ride by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Mitzie; he was a devoted father to Craig (Paige) Skalet, Randall Skalet, Susan (Tom) Henderson, Beth (Scott) Wittenwyler, Wendy (Karl) Scheidegger, Joel (Sue) Skalet and Melissa (Steve) Munson; 26 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; siblings, Sharon Erickson, Rosalie (John) Richardson and Judy (Steve) Dorhorst; brother-in-law, Richard Hipenbecker; sister-in-law, Sharon (Dick) Royston; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Larry Skalet and Kristi Hipenbecker; brother-in-law, Phil Erickson.
A private funeral service will be held for immediate and extended family. A drive-through visitation will be held at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 310 W. Main St., Mount Horeb, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Friends and family who wish to view the service via LIVE STREAM may visit Stephen’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link or Immanuel Lutheran’s Facebook page at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Sat Feb 13, 2021 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Memories
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Ann (Post) Heidenreich
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Rosalie -- I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May many happy family memories help ease your heartache.
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Jean Berg
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Dearest Mitzie and family, I want to extend my sincere sympathy to you and your wonderful family after hearing about Steve's death. Steve seemed to have an inner magnet that attracted kids. Of course his own grands and great grands loved him but I'm thinking back to Unkie days when my Nick would ask if I thought Mr. Skalet would be at a concert. Kids just know a person with a great heart. Love to you all and may the memory of Stephen Skalet continue to be a blessing. Your LLC is there for you Mitzie.
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Ann and Phil Dettwiler
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We extend our sincere condolences to the entire Skalet family -- we have wonderful memories of Steve; know he's in your heart always.
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Mary Ark
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Dear Mitzie and family: We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was and active and loving father and he will be missed. I remember his smiles at our Unkie functions. A special person indeed! We offer our sympathies and ask God to bless you all !
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Colleen Mize
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My sincerest condolences to the entire family. While I never had the honor to know him, he must have been an amazing man to nurture such an outstanding and remarkable family. ~ Colleen Mize
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Ron and Sue Wirth
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Dear Mitzie: To you and Steve's whole family, Our condolences and sympathy to all of you from the Wirth Family. Steve and Ron go back to high school days which is a long time ago and thank you for the great talent we have enjoyed of your family contributions to our Immanuel church family. We are out of town but our heart, prayers and blessings are with you. The Wirths.