Steve told the truth and lived by the truth. With a smile and a wonderful sense of humor, Steve lived life to the fullest. He loved POLITICS--HE WAS A DEMOCRAT!!! He would want that in CAPITAL LETTERS!!! He had a whole talk about George Bush, but it cannot be written. In times of need, Steve was there for his family and loved ones. He lived through difficult times and always found the bright side of life. As we celebrate Steve’s life, let us remember his unique humor, his smile and his enthusiasm which he shared with us as we walked this journey together.
Born in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Mary Jeanette (Hartman) and Charles Martin Dean, Steve had one brother, Michael and five sisters, Patricia, Terri, Mary Ellen, Pamela and Clare. Steve attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Rex Mundi High School in 1968. During high school Stephen played football. Active in the theatre, Steve played the “ Cowardly Lion” in Rex Mundi school performance of the “Wizard of Oz.” His nickname during high school was “screen.”
Following high school, Steve enlisted in the United States Army where he served from 1968 till 1971. He served 13 months in the war in Vietnam and the rest of his service time was spent in Germany. Steve always told his family, “no brats ever will taste as good as those I ate in Germany.”
When Steve returned from the service he met a young lady at a bar named Barbara Chasteen. Barbara and Steve married and began their life together. Steve welcomed Anita and Teresa and raised them as his own. They also had a daughter named Dana. Steve worked at various jobs, driving a taxi and then became a teamster working at Sterling Boiler and Mechanical Inc, as a truck driver, where he worked for 26 years. He was looking forward to his retirement which would be in just a few short months. He wanted to retire to Florida. He loved the beach, the sun and the ocean. He hated Pennsylvania.
Steve and Barbara parted ways. Eventually, Steve met and married a young lady named Julie Venis. Steve welcomed Julie’s sons, John and Nihil and raised them like his own. Together, Julie and Steve welcomed his daughter, Dana into the family fold.
Steve loved everyone in his family, but his grandkids held a very special place in his heart.
During his free time, Steve liked to fish anywhere he could find water. He loved betting on the horses. He liked playing poker, especially Texas hold’em. Listening to music, country music was high on the list of his favorite tunes. He was an Indianapolis Colts fan. He loved the movie, Dances with Wolves.
With a great sense of humor, Steve liked being a “ham.” He avoided doctors like the plague. Self-medicating himself until his skin became bubbly, Steve treated the poison ivy and skin rash on his arm with a variety of home remedies--beginning with calamine lotion and ending with concotion of bleach. He said, calamine lotion was not worth the price of skin lotion. The bleach created bubbly skin and gradually made his skin disappear and forced Steve to make a doctor visit.
Steve had a love affair with Duct Tape. He used it as a band-aid on all types of injuries. He also used duct tape on anything broken around his house, in the garage or on his car. He was capable of fixing most broken things around the house but he dearly loved to use his duct tape. This was his unique, one of a kind, fix-it man way. He taught his three daughters to change the oil in their cars. They knew how to fix their cars because of their father. He advised Anita to take care of yourself. He told Dana to, “think before you speak.” Steve followed the beat of his own drum. He was original, creative and tapped to his own rythmn. He told his daughters he hated Christmas. He called himself, “Scrooge.” He wanted only socks and underware. Don’t give me presents, please!!!
On 11/6/2005 a tornado, hit, and shattered the families lives, Courageously, even though he was hurt himself, Steve tried to assist the rescue of his wife, Julie, his mother-in-law, Mam and grandson, C.J.. When Julie and his grandson, C.J. Martin were killed Steve grieved. Steve would do anything for those he loved.
Recently, he began to ride a motorcycle. He loved the freedom of riding a bike and the breeze that hit his face as he rode around on the streets. Steve was in a motorcycle accident this past week. He died on October 29, 2008 at the age of 57. His legacy of great humor, love for his family and spirit for life will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him. As we pray for Steve’s family, let us cherish his memory and hold it dear to our hearts.
Born in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Mary Jeanette (Hartman) and Charles Martin Dean, Steve had one brother, Michael and five sisters, Patricia, Terri, Mary Ellen, Pamela and Clare. Steve attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Rex Mundi High School in 1968. During high school Stephen played football. Active in the theatre, Steve played the “ Cowardly Lion” in Rex Mundi school performance of the “Wizard of Oz.” His nickname during high school was “screen.”
Following high school, Steve enlisted in the United States Army where he served from 1968 till 1971. He served 13 months in the war in Vietnam and the rest of his service time was spent in Germany. Steve always told his family, “no brats ever will taste as good as those I ate in Germany.”
When Steve returned from the service he met a young lady at a bar named Barbara Chasteen. Barbara and Steve married and began their life together. Steve welcomed Anita and Teresa and raised them as his own. They also had a daughter named Dana. Steve worked at various jobs, driving a taxi and then became a teamster working at Sterling Boiler and Mechanical Inc, as a truck driver, where he worked for 26 years. He was looking forward to his retirement which would be in just a few short months. He wanted to retire to Florida. He loved the beach, the sun and the ocean. He hated Pennsylvania.
Steve and Barbara parted ways. Eventually, Steve met and married a young lady named Julie Venis. Steve welcomed Julie’s sons, John and Nihil and raised them like his own. Together, Julie and Steve welcomed his daughter, Dana into the family fold.
Steve loved everyone in his family, but his grandkids held a very special place in his heart.
During his free time, Steve liked to fish anywhere he could find water. He loved betting on the horses. He liked playing poker, especially Texas hold’em. Listening to music, country music was high on the list of his favorite tunes. He was an Indianapolis Colts fan. He loved the movie, Dances with Wolves.
With a great sense of humor, Steve liked being a “ham.” He avoided doctors like the plague. Self-medicating himself until his skin became bubbly, Steve treated the poison ivy and skin rash on his arm with a variety of home remedies--beginning with calamine lotion and ending with concotion of bleach. He said, calamine lotion was not worth the price of skin lotion. The bleach created bubbly skin and gradually made his skin disappear and forced Steve to make a doctor visit.
Steve had a love affair with Duct Tape. He used it as a band-aid on all types of injuries. He also used duct tape on anything broken around his house, in the garage or on his car. He was capable of fixing most broken things around the house but he dearly loved to use his duct tape. This was his unique, one of a kind, fix-it man way. He taught his three daughters to change the oil in their cars. They knew how to fix their cars because of their father. He advised Anita to take care of yourself. He told Dana to, “think before you speak.” Steve followed the beat of his own drum. He was original, creative and tapped to his own rythmn. He told his daughters he hated Christmas. He called himself, “Scrooge.” He wanted only socks and underware. Don’t give me presents, please!!!
On 11/6/2005 a tornado, hit, and shattered the families lives, Courageously, even though he was hurt himself, Steve tried to assist the rescue of his wife, Julie, his mother-in-law, Mam and grandson, C.J.. When Julie and his grandson, C.J. Martin were killed Steve grieved. Steve would do anything for those he loved.
Recently, he began to ride a motorcycle. He loved the freedom of riding a bike and the breeze that hit his face as he rode around on the streets. Steve was in a motorcycle accident this past week. He died on October 29, 2008 at the age of 57. His legacy of great humor, love for his family and spirit for life will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him. As we pray for Steve’s family, let us cherish his memory and hold it dear to our hearts.
Steve told the truth and lived by the truth. With a smile and a wonderful sense of humor, Steve lived life to the fullest. He loved POLITICS--HE WAS A DEMOCRAT!!! He would want that in CAPITAL LETTERS!!! He had a whole talk about George Bush, but it cannot be written. In times of need, Steve was there for his family and loved ones. He lived through difficult times and always found the bright side of life. As we celebrate Steve’s life, let us remember his unique humor, his smile and his enthusiasm which he shared with us as we walked this journey together.
Born in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Mary Jeanette (Hartman) and Charles Martin Dean, Steve had one brother, Michael and five sisters, Patricia, Terri, Mary Ellen, Pamela and Clare. Steve attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Rex Mundi High School in 1968. During high school Stephen played football. Active in the theatre, Steve played the “ Cowardly Lion” in Rex Mundi school performance of the “Wizard of Oz.” His nickname during high school was “screen.”
Following high school, Steve enlisted in the United States Army where he served from 1968 till 1971. He served 13 months in the war in Vietnam and the rest of his service time was spent in Germany. Steve always told his family, “no brats ever will taste as good as those I ate in Germany.”
When Steve returned from the service he met a young lady at a bar named Barbara Chasteen. Barbara and Steve married and began their life together. Steve welcomed Anita and Teresa and raised them as his own. They also had a daughter named Dana. Steve worked at various jobs, driving a taxi and then became a teamster working at Sterling Boiler and Mechanical Inc, as a truck driver, where he worked for 26 years. He was looking forward to his retirement which would be in just a few short months. He wanted to retire to Florida. He loved the beach, the sun and the ocean. He hated Pennsylvania.
Steve and Barbara parted ways. Eventually, Steve met and married a young lady named Julie Venis. Steve welcomed Julie’s sons, John and Nihil and raised them like his own. Together, Julie and Steve welcomed his daughter, Dana into the family fold.
Steve loved everyone in his family, but his grandkids held a very special place in his heart.
During his free time, Steve liked to fish anywhere he could find water. He loved betting on the horses. He liked playing poker, especially Texas hold’em. Listening to music, country music was high on the list of his favorite tunes. He was an Indianapolis Colts fan. He loved the movie, Dances with Wolves.
With a great sense of humor, Steve liked being a “ham.” He avoided doctors like the plague. Self-medicating himself until his skin became bubbly, Steve treated the poison ivy and skin rash on his arm with a variety of home remedies--beginning with calamine lotion and ending with concotion of bleach. He said, calamine lotion was not worth the price of skin lotion. The bleach created bubbly skin and gradually made his skin disappear and forced Steve to make a doctor visit.
Steve had a love affair with Duct Tape. He used it as a band-aid on all types of injuries. He also used duct tape on anything broken around his house, in the garage or on his car. He was capable of fixing most broken things around the house but he dearly loved to use his duct tape. This was his unique, one of a kind, fix-it man way. He taught his three daughters to change the oil in their cars. They knew how to fix their cars because of their father. He advised Anita to take care of yourself. He told Dana to, “think before you speak.” Steve followed the beat of his own drum. He was original, creative and tapped to his own rythmn. He told his daughters he hated Christmas. He called himself, “Scrooge.” He wanted only socks and underware. Don’t give me presents, please!!!
On 11/6/2005 a tornado, hit, and shattered the families lives, Courageously, even though he was hurt himself, Steve tried to assist the rescue of his wife, Julie, his mother-in-law, Mam and grandson, C.J.. When Julie and his grandson, C.J. Martin were killed Steve grieved. Steve would do anything for those he loved.
Recently, he began to ride a motorcycle. He loved the freedom of riding a bike and the breeze that hit his face as he rode around on the streets. Steve was in a motorcycle accident this past week. He died on October 29, 2008 at the age of 57. His legacy of great humor, love for his family and spirit for life will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him. As we pray for Steve’s family, let us cherish his memory and hold it dear to our hearts.
Born in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Mary Jeanette (Hartman) and Charles Martin Dean, Steve had one brother, Michael and five sisters, Patricia, Terri, Mary Ellen, Pamela and Clare. Steve attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Rex Mundi High School in 1968. During high school Stephen played football. Active in the theatre, Steve played the “ Cowardly Lion” in Rex Mundi school performance of the “Wizard of Oz.” His nickname during high school was “screen.”
Following high school, Steve enlisted in the United States Army where he served from 1968 till 1971. He served 13 months in the war in Vietnam and the rest of his service time was spent in Germany. Steve always told his family, “no brats ever will taste as good as those I ate in Germany.”
When Steve returned from the service he met a young lady at a bar named Barbara Chasteen. Barbara and Steve married and began their life together. Steve welcomed Anita and Teresa and raised them as his own. They also had a daughter named Dana. Steve worked at various jobs, driving a taxi and then became a teamster working at Sterling Boiler and Mechanical Inc, as a truck driver, where he worked for 26 years. He was looking forward to his retirement which would be in just a few short months. He wanted to retire to Florida. He loved the beach, the sun and the ocean. He hated Pennsylvania.
Steve and Barbara parted ways. Eventually, Steve met and married a young lady named Julie Venis. Steve welcomed Julie’s sons, John and Nihil and raised them like his own. Together, Julie and Steve welcomed his daughter, Dana into the family fold.
Steve loved everyone in his family, but his grandkids held a very special place in his heart.
During his free time, Steve liked to fish anywhere he could find water. He loved betting on the horses. He liked playing poker, especially Texas hold’em. Listening to music, country music was high on the list of his favorite tunes. He was an Indianapolis Colts fan. He loved the movie, Dances with Wolves.
With a great sense of humor, Steve liked being a “ham.” He avoided doctors like the plague. Self-medicating himself until his skin became bubbly, Steve treated the poison ivy and skin rash on his arm with a variety of home remedies--beginning with calamine lotion and ending with concotion of bleach. He said, calamine lotion was not worth the price of skin lotion. The bleach created bubbly skin and gradually made his skin disappear and forced Steve to make a doctor visit.
Steve had a love affair with Duct Tape. He used it as a band-aid on all types of injuries. He also used duct tape on anything broken around his house, in the garage or on his car. He was capable of fixing most broken things around the house but he dearly loved to use his duct tape. This was his unique, one of a kind, fix-it man way. He taught his three daughters to change the oil in their cars. They knew how to fix their cars because of their father. He advised Anita to take care of yourself. He told Dana to, “think before you speak.” Steve followed the beat of his own drum. He was original, creative and tapped to his own rythmn. He told his daughters he hated Christmas. He called himself, “Scrooge.” He wanted only socks and underware. Don’t give me presents, please!!!
On 11/6/2005 a tornado, hit, and shattered the families lives, Courageously, even though he was hurt himself, Steve tried to assist the rescue of his wife, Julie, his mother-in-law, Mam and grandson, C.J.. When Julie and his grandson, C.J. Martin were killed Steve grieved. Steve would do anything for those he loved.
Recently, he began to ride a motorcycle. He loved the freedom of riding a bike and the breeze that hit his face as he rode around on the streets. Steve was in a motorcycle accident this past week. He died on October 29, 2008 at the age of 57. His legacy of great humor, love for his family and spirit for life will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him. As we pray for Steve’s family, let us cherish his memory and hold it dear to our hearts.
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