I.W. "Ike" Stephenson III
I.W. "Ike" Stephenson III, set off on his journey of eternal warm, sunny, sailing weather passing February 1, 2010, at his home beside Green Bay. He is the great-grandson of Senator Isaac Stephenson, of Marinette, Wis. He was born May 1, 1933, in Hartford, Conn. to Parents I.W. Stephenson II (COL, USAF) and Mother Molly George.
Ike's mother was killed in a car accident in 1934. His father, an aircraft engineer, raised him while working for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Corporation. His father later obtained the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force serving during World War II. During his father's service he lived in Marinette, Wis., with his Grandma Stephenson. During this time he would visit the Stephenson Library and was introduced to Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazon series which he continued to read throughout his life. In 1947, his father was also killed in a car accident. His Aunt Mary (Stephenson) Denman and Uncle George Denman assumed care.
He completed his secondary education at Admiral Farragut Academy, St. Petersburg, Fla. Following that, he obtained a degree from Spartan Aviation College, Tulsa, Okla. An aviation career followed. He flew all types of aircraft from single engine private planes to commercial airliners. Flying jobs included pipeline patrol in Oklahoma, transport trips to India, running Stephenson Air Taxi, serving as chief pilot at Island Air in the United States Virgin Islands and flying for Fontana Aviation of Iron Mountain, Mich. He was a passionate advocate for general aviation and for the Twin County Airport. He served briefly on its governing body.
Ike's primary avocation was sailing. He began spending time on the water as a youth and continued his whole life. While in California, he sailed in the Mercury Class. Later he successfully competed in the Dragon Class competing in the 1956 Olympic trials. He sailed as crew on the Great Lakes for noted yachtsman such as Douglas Jones and Daniel Coffey. His first boat was a Kings Cruiser called Cayo. For the 1967 season he splashed Perfection, a Lecomte Medalist. This boat was a fixture in the Menominee Marina for the rest of his life. Ike raced her in the Chicago Mackinac Race, 100 Miler and 100's more races. Together they collected lots of hardware including 1970 GBYA boat of the year, Winner of the Stoll race in Escanaba and more. Many will be familiar with his wooden sailing dinghy, Amazon, which was moored in Menominee Marina for years. He frequently sailed this little gem out to the Menominee Shoal Buoy and back. He was assisted by a number of 'boat boys' through the years. He was especially fond of William Siedel, Nick Behrendt, Mike Nesbitt, and Mike Del-Genio. Ike introduced 100's to sailing by being universally prepared to cast off and go for a sail. Visitors from Australia, India and other areas went for a sail with him. This is all documented in meticulously kept log books.
November 26, 1966, saw him marry the former Susan Lindsay in Escanaba, Mich., at the First Presbyterian Church. Ike and Susan first lived in the Caribbean as he continued his flying career. They then moved to Menominee and made their home at 1818 First Street. Ike and Susan were a unique couple with Susan assisting him in racing Perfection and later performing race committee work. July 5, 1971, saw their son Isaac, IV born. Ike also had a love of sports cars, owning several English sports cars including MG's and Aston Martin's. He raced at such venues as Pebble Beach and Sebring, Fla.
Another thing Ike was known for was his love of dogs, particularly Scottish Terriers. Throughout his life he loved JB, Rob Roy, Duncan, Angus and currently Piper. We all will fondly remember him walking the Scotties near his home on 1st Street. Ike was a voracious reader spreading his enjoyment of this to anyone he could. He also pointed out to youth he was helping, that if you can read you can learn anything. In addition to Arthur Ransome, he enjoyed books on aviation history, naval history, sports cars and later in life, Jim Harrison. He wrote for the Menominee Herald Leader and Marinette Eagle Star on aviation in 'Wings and Things' and sailing via 'Waterfront News'. He also was heard on WMAM via Waterfront News. He was a member of numerous organizations including: M&M Yacht Club, US Sailing Sports Car Club of America, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Rotary. He served as Commodore, Rear Commodore and Director of the M&M Yacht Club and as President of Rotary. He took great pride in these membership and was always an enthusiastic contributor to their success.
Ike lived a life of opportunities received and success achieved. We can best remember him by wishing for warm sunny sailing weather! He is survived by wife, Susan; son, Isaac and his wife, Jennifer; cousin, Mary Kay Denman and loving Scottie Dog, Piper. The family can't properly express their gratitude to his friend, Mike 'Mayor' Nesbitt for his assistance and care for Ike.
Friends may call at the Cadieu-Thielen Funeral Home on Friday, February 5, 2010, from 4 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. The Rev. Craig Mansur will officiate
Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery in Marinette, Wis.
I.W. "Ike" Stephenson III, set off on his journey of eternal warm, sunny, sailing weather passing February 1, 2010, at his home beside Green Bay. He is the great-grandson of Senator Isaac Stephenson, of Marinette, Wis. He was born May 1, 1933, in Hartford, Conn. to Parents I.W. Stephenson II (COL, USAF) and Mother Molly George.
Ike's mother was killed in a car accident in 1934. His father, an aircraft engineer, raised him while working for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Corporation. His father later obtained the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force serving during World War II. During his father's service he lived in Marinette, Wis., with his Grandma Stephenson. During this time he would visit the Stephenson Library and was introduced to Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazon series which he continued to read throughout his life. In 1947, his father was also killed in a car accident. His Aunt Mary (Stephenson) Denman and Uncle George Denman assumed care.
He completed his secondary education at Admiral Farragut Academy, St. Petersburg, Fla. Following that, he obtained a degree from Spartan Aviation College, Tulsa, Okla. An aviation career followed. He flew all types of aircraft from single engine private planes to commercial airliners. Flying jobs included pipeline patrol in Oklahoma, transport trips to India, running Stephenson Air Taxi, serving as chief pilot at Island Air in the United States Virgin Islands and flying for Fontana Aviation of Iron Mountain, Mich. He was a passionate advocate for general aviation and for the Twin County Airport. He served briefly on its governing body.
Ike's primary avocation was sailing. He began spending time on the water as a youth and continued his whole life. While in California, he sailed in the Mercury Class. Later he successfully competed in the Dragon Class competing in the 1956 Olympic trials. He sailed as crew on the Great Lakes for noted yachtsman such as Douglas Jones and Daniel Coffey. His first boat was a Kings Cruiser called Cayo. For the 1967 season he splashed Perfection, a Lecomte Medalist. This boat was a fixture in the Menominee Marina for the rest of his life. Ike raced her in the Chicago Mackinac Race, 100 Miler and 100's more races. Together they collected lots of hardware including 1970 GBYA boat of the year, Winner of the Stoll race in Escanaba and more. Many will be familiar with his wooden sailing dinghy, Amazon, which was moored in Menominee Marina for years. He frequently sailed this little gem out to the Menominee Shoal Buoy and back. He was assisted by a number of 'boat boys' through the years. He was especially fond of William Siedel, Nick Behrendt, Mike Nesbitt, and Mike Del-Genio. Ike introduced 100's to sailing by being universally prepared to cast off and go for a sail. Visitors from Australia, India and other areas went for a sail with him. This is all documented in meticulously kept log books.
November 26, 1966, saw him marry the former Susan Lindsay in Escanaba, Mich., at the First Presbyterian Church. Ike and Susan first lived in the Caribbean as he continued his flying career. They then moved to Menominee and made their home at 1818 First Street. Ike and Susan were a unique couple with Susan assisting him in racing Perfection and later performing race committee work. July 5, 1971, saw their son Isaac, IV born. Ike also had a love of sports cars, owning several English sports cars including MG's and Aston Martin's. He raced at such venues as Pebble Beach and Sebring, Fla.
Another thing Ike was known for was his love of dogs, particularly Scottish Terriers. Throughout his life he loved JB, Rob Roy, Duncan, Angus and currently Piper. We all will fondly remember him walking the Scotties near his home on 1st Street. Ike was a voracious reader spreading his enjoyment of this to anyone he could. He also pointed out to youth he was helping, that if you can read you can learn anything. In addition to Arthur Ransome, he enjoyed books on aviation history, naval history, sports cars and later in life, Jim Harrison. He wrote for the Menominee Herald Leader and Marinette Eagle Star on aviation in 'Wings and Things' and sailing via 'Waterfront News'. He also was heard on WMAM via Waterfront News. He was a member of numerous organizations including: M&M Yacht Club, US Sailing Sports Car Club of America, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Rotary. He served as Commodore, Rear Commodore and Director of the M&M Yacht Club and as President of Rotary. He took great pride in these membership and was always an enthusiastic contributor to their success.
Ike lived a life of opportunities received and success achieved. We can best remember him by wishing for warm sunny sailing weather! He is survived by wife, Susan; son, Isaac and his wife, Jennifer; cousin, Mary Kay Denman and loving Scottie Dog, Piper. The family can't properly express their gratitude to his friend, Mike 'Mayor' Nesbitt for his assistance and care for Ike.
Friends may call at the Cadieu-Thielen Funeral Home on Friday, February 5, 2010, from 4 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. The Rev. Craig Mansur will officiate
Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery in Marinette, Wis.
I.W. "Ike" Stephenson III
I.W. "Ike" Stephenson III, set off on his journey of eternal warm, sunny, sailing weather passing February 1, 2010, at his home beside Green Bay. He is the great-grandson of Senator Isaac Stephenson, of Marinette, Wis. He was born May 1, 1933, in Hartford, Conn. to Parents I.W. Stephenson II (COL, USAF) and Mother Molly George.
Ike's mother was killed in a car accident in 1934. His father, an aircraft engineer, raised him while working for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Corporation. His father later obtained the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force serving during World War II. During his father's service he lived in Marinette, Wis., with his Grandma Stephenson. During this time he would visit the Stephenson Library and was introduced to Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazon series which he continued to read throughout his life. In 1947, his father was also killed in a car accident. His Aunt Mary (Stephenson) Denman and Uncle George Denman assumed care.
He completed his secondary education at Admiral Farragut Academy, St. Petersburg, Fla. Following that, he obtained a degree from Spartan Aviation College, Tulsa, Okla. An aviation career followed. He flew all types of aircraft from single engine private planes to commercial airliners. Flying jobs included pipeline patrol in Oklahoma, transport trips to India, running Stephenson Air Taxi, serving as chief pilot at Island Air in the United States Virgin Islands and flying for Fontana Aviation of Iron Mountain, Mich. He was a passionate advocate for general aviation and for the Twin County Airport. He served briefly on its governing body.
Ike's primary avocation was sailing. He began spending time on the water as a youth and continued his whole life. While in California, he sailed in the Mercury Class. Later he successfully competed in the Dragon Class competing in the 1956 Olympic trials. He sailed as crew on the Great Lakes for noted yachtsman such as Douglas Jones and Daniel Coffey. His first boat was a Kings Cruiser called Cayo. For the 1967 season he splashed Perfection, a Lecomte Medalist. This boat was a fixture in the Menominee Marina for the rest of his life. Ike raced her in the Chicago Mackinac Race, 100 Miler and 100's more races. Together they collected lots of hardware including 1970 GBYA boat of the year, Winner of the Stoll race in Escanaba and more. Many will be familiar with his wooden sailing dinghy, Amazon, which was moored in Menominee Marina for years. He frequently sailed this little gem out to the Menominee Shoal Buoy and back. He was assisted by a number of 'boat boys' through the years. He was especially fond of William Siedel, Nick Behrendt, Mike Nesbitt, and Mike Del-Genio. Ike introduced 100's to sailing by being universally prepared to cast off and go for a sail. Visitors from Australia, India and other areas went for a sail with him. This is all documented in meticulously kept log books.
November 26, 1966, saw him marry the former Susan Lindsay in Escanaba, Mich., at the First Presbyterian Church. Ike and Susan first lived in the Caribbean as he continued his flying career. They then moved to Menominee and made their home at 1818 First Street. Ike and Susan were a unique couple with Susan assisting him in racing Perfection and later performing race committee work. July 5, 1971, saw their son Isaac, IV born. Ike also had a love of sports cars, owning several English sports cars including MG's and Aston Martin's. He raced at such venues as Pebble Beach and Sebring, Fla.
Another thing Ike was known for was his love of dogs, particularly Scottish Terriers. Throughout his life he loved JB, Rob Roy, Duncan, Angus and currently Piper. We all will fondly remember him walking the Scotties near his home on 1st Street. Ike was a voracious reader spreading his enjoyment of this to anyone he could. He also pointed out to youth he was helping, that if you can read you can learn anything. In addition to Arthur Ransome, he enjoyed books on aviation history, naval history, sports cars and later in life, Jim Harrison. He wrote for the Menominee Herald Leader and Marinette Eagle Star on aviation in 'Wings and Things' and sailing via 'Waterfront News'. He also was heard on WMAM via Waterfront News. He was a member of numerous organizations including: M&M Yacht Club, US Sailing Sports Car Club of America, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Rotary. He served as Commodore, Rear Commodore and Director of the M&M Yacht Club and as President of Rotary. He took great pride in these membership and was always an enthusiastic contributor to their success.
Ike lived a life of opportunities received and success achieved. We can best remember him by wishing for warm sunny sailing weather! He is survived by wife, Susan; son, Isaac and his wife, Jennifer; cousin, Mary Kay Denman and loving Scottie Dog, Piper. The family can't properly express their gratitude to his friend, Mike 'Mayor' Nesbitt for his assistance and care for Ike.
Friends may call at the Cadieu-Thielen Funeral Home on Friday, February 5, 2010, from 4 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. The Rev. Craig Mansur will officiate
Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery in Marinette, Wis.
I.W. "Ike" Stephenson III, set off on his journey of eternal warm, sunny, sailing weather passing February 1, 2010, at his home beside Green Bay. He is the great-grandson of Senator Isaac Stephenson, of Marinette, Wis. He was born May 1, 1933, in Hartford, Conn. to Parents I.W. Stephenson II (COL, USAF) and Mother Molly George.
Ike's mother was killed in a car accident in 1934. His father, an aircraft engineer, raised him while working for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Corporation. His father later obtained the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force serving during World War II. During his father's service he lived in Marinette, Wis., with his Grandma Stephenson. During this time he would visit the Stephenson Library and was introduced to Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazon series which he continued to read throughout his life. In 1947, his father was also killed in a car accident. His Aunt Mary (Stephenson) Denman and Uncle George Denman assumed care.
He completed his secondary education at Admiral Farragut Academy, St. Petersburg, Fla. Following that, he obtained a degree from Spartan Aviation College, Tulsa, Okla. An aviation career followed. He flew all types of aircraft from single engine private planes to commercial airliners. Flying jobs included pipeline patrol in Oklahoma, transport trips to India, running Stephenson Air Taxi, serving as chief pilot at Island Air in the United States Virgin Islands and flying for Fontana Aviation of Iron Mountain, Mich. He was a passionate advocate for general aviation and for the Twin County Airport. He served briefly on its governing body.
Ike's primary avocation was sailing. He began spending time on the water as a youth and continued his whole life. While in California, he sailed in the Mercury Class. Later he successfully competed in the Dragon Class competing in the 1956 Olympic trials. He sailed as crew on the Great Lakes for noted yachtsman such as Douglas Jones and Daniel Coffey. His first boat was a Kings Cruiser called Cayo. For the 1967 season he splashed Perfection, a Lecomte Medalist. This boat was a fixture in the Menominee Marina for the rest of his life. Ike raced her in the Chicago Mackinac Race, 100 Miler and 100's more races. Together they collected lots of hardware including 1970 GBYA boat of the year, Winner of the Stoll race in Escanaba and more. Many will be familiar with his wooden sailing dinghy, Amazon, which was moored in Menominee Marina for years. He frequently sailed this little gem out to the Menominee Shoal Buoy and back. He was assisted by a number of 'boat boys' through the years. He was especially fond of William Siedel, Nick Behrendt, Mike Nesbitt, and Mike Del-Genio. Ike introduced 100's to sailing by being universally prepared to cast off and go for a sail. Visitors from Australia, India and other areas went for a sail with him. This is all documented in meticulously kept log books.
November 26, 1966, saw him marry the former Susan Lindsay in Escanaba, Mich., at the First Presbyterian Church. Ike and Susan first lived in the Caribbean as he continued his flying career. They then moved to Menominee and made their home at 1818 First Street. Ike and Susan were a unique couple with Susan assisting him in racing Perfection and later performing race committee work. July 5, 1971, saw their son Isaac, IV born. Ike also had a love of sports cars, owning several English sports cars including MG's and Aston Martin's. He raced at such venues as Pebble Beach and Sebring, Fla.
Another thing Ike was known for was his love of dogs, particularly Scottish Terriers. Throughout his life he loved JB, Rob Roy, Duncan, Angus and currently Piper. We all will fondly remember him walking the Scotties near his home on 1st Street. Ike was a voracious reader spreading his enjoyment of this to anyone he could. He also pointed out to youth he was helping, that if you can read you can learn anything. In addition to Arthur Ransome, he enjoyed books on aviation history, naval history, sports cars and later in life, Jim Harrison. He wrote for the Menominee Herald Leader and Marinette Eagle Star on aviation in 'Wings and Things' and sailing via 'Waterfront News'. He also was heard on WMAM via Waterfront News. He was a member of numerous organizations including: M&M Yacht Club, US Sailing Sports Car Club of America, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Rotary. He served as Commodore, Rear Commodore and Director of the M&M Yacht Club and as President of Rotary. He took great pride in these membership and was always an enthusiastic contributor to their success.
Ike lived a life of opportunities received and success achieved. We can best remember him by wishing for warm sunny sailing weather! He is survived by wife, Susan; son, Isaac and his wife, Jennifer; cousin, Mary Kay Denman and loving Scottie Dog, Piper. The family can't properly express their gratitude to his friend, Mike 'Mayor' Nesbitt for his assistance and care for Ike.
Friends may call at the Cadieu-Thielen Funeral Home on Friday, February 5, 2010, from 4 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. The Rev. Craig Mansur will officiate
Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery in Marinette, Wis.
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