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Steven Halbesleben Obituary
Steven "Hopper" Halbesleben, age 64, passed away on June 13, 2017 at Colonial Center in Colby, Wisconsin.
Steve was born on May 20, 1953, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Theodore "Ted" and Carmen (Wincentsen) Halbesleben. Steve's first passion was music and playing his guitars followed by his love of old cars, especially the Studebakers. He also enjoyed many years on the road driving truck.
He is survived by children Jessica (Jason) Swemke, Justin (Khara) Halbesleben, and Jason Halbesleben all of WI; grandchildren Micah, Kaenon and Kade. He is further survived by siblings Beryl "Cookie" Thompson, Kelly (Linda) Halbesleben, Candace "Cande" Campbell all of WI, and Robin (Jolene) Halbesleben of MA; sister-in-law Cheryl Suchon of WI; aunt Colleen "Sis" Wincentsen of WI; two step-siblings Kathleen "Peachy" Schultz of WI and Peter Kramer of Ill; Louise (Wolfe) Borchardt, mother of children Jessica, Justin and Isaac; Linda Haig, mother of son Jason; good friend and caregiver Richard Lee and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by infant son Isaac Halbesleben, parents Ted Halbesleben and Carmen Kramer, stepfather Leonard Kramer, brother Ross Halbesleben, and stepsister Karen Klug.
A private graveside memorial will take place at Hogarty Riverside Cemetery with a celebration of life to follow.
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Kaenon
May 27, 2023
Sorry I am a grandson of you farewell and your having a great time showing god your guitar
J H
August 2, 2017
Farewell, you will forever be in my heart.
Bryan Muenchow
July 9, 2017
Hopper was a great friend.. He was my roommate back in the day when we lived in Ohio. Many night I would come home and hear loud music thought it was the stereo but it wasn't it was him jamming out. He was a great friend will miss him. I loved when he played freebird because that was my CB handle. An awesome man.. love ya brother.
June 22, 2017
So sorry to hear this Hopper! You've been a great friend to me over the years. I wish I could have been a better friend to you towards the end. RIP. A
Lin Craig
June 21, 2017
Every time i listen to the Beatles Rubber Soul or Revolver I think of you Steve, especially I am the Walrus ☺
June 21, 2017
Love and prayers! With deepest sympathy, From Vicki Fox and Family
Leah Zastrow
June 20, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Steve's entire family. I have many good memories of listening to Steve play his music; he always had a smile on his face.
June 20, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Dan always enjoyed Steve's company. They liked to talk about their youth whenever they saw each other.
Dan and Juanita Thomas
Jim Steponik
June 20, 2017
mopar to you buddy
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