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Stephen Piechura Obituary

Piechura, Stephen Thomas
Stephen Thomas Piechura, 75, passed away March 20, 2011 in Tempe, AZ. Stephen was born on June 26, 1935 to Stephen and Helen Piechura in Milwaukee, WI. Stephen married Agnes Ruth Piechura (nee Cox) who preceded him in death on July 7, 2003. He served in the Army and Air Force from 1954 to 1960 and retired from Motorola. He is survived by his children, Stephen Jeffery Piechura, Christine Marie Piechura, Ann Theresa Tillery and Jason Thomas Piechura; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and many people that love him. Stephen was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Katherine Parrish on February 11, 2001. Private family services will be held. The family requests donation in his name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phx, AZ. 85014. Arrangements entrusted to Tempe Mortuary.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 27, 2011.
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Kellie Velde

April 6, 2011

My Mentor, my Boss, my very,very good Friend, I will always remember him as this, as so many Other Motorolans will. Christine, now we should remember his well lived Life and celebrate it.

Louisa McGinn

March 29, 2011

I have always remembered Steve as one of my managers at the Mesa Motorola and how supportive he was. He was a favorite. May he rest in peace.

Melanie Alston

March 28, 2011

I will miss his whitty personality. He was a great human being. May you rest in peace with your loved ones in Heaven.

Donna Piechura

March 27, 2011

I have have many wonderful memories of working with Steve at Motorola. His family should have comfort in knowing that he was well liked by many.

Tom Brewer

March 27, 2011

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