Steven Mark Bieganski

JUNCTION CITY, Kansas — Steven Mark Bieganski, age 41, stationed at Fort Riley United States Army Base in Junction City, Kansas, died at his home, 919 Valley View Drive, Apt. 11, Junction City, unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008.Born on July 23, 1967 in Meadville, he was a son of Arthur B. Bieganski and Joann Croyle Bieganski.Following graduation from Saegertown High School in 1985, Steven worked for several years and then attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania for two years. In 1990, he entered the United States Army and made it his career. He presently was a Sergeant 1st class specializing in topography, and had returned from Iraq in May after serving there for 15 months. While in the service, he was working for a degree in mechanical engineering.When able, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and in general being in the out-of-doors. He also enjoyed skiing and golf.Steven is survived by his parents, Arthur and Joann Bieganski of Saegertown; his wife, Heather, of Junction City; his two daughters, Breanna Marie Bieganski and Caitlin Bieganski, both living in Meadville with their mother, Tami Caldwell Bieganski; a brother, William Bieganski and his wife, Winona, of Wexford; a sister, Sharon K. Negron and her husband, Angel, of Cochranton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Funeral services will be privately held on Wednesday with the Rev. Fr. Mark O’Hern, pastor of St. Brigid Catholic Church in Meadville, officiating.Committal services will be held in Cambridge Springs Cemetery. Funeral honors will be conducted by members of the 1st Battalion 112th Infantry, Pennsylvania Army National Guard.The family suggests memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Crawford Unit, 464 Pine St., Meadville, Pa. 16335-2975.
This obituary was originally published in The Meadville Tribune.