Traverse City, Michigan
CEDAR — Steve Carl Krellwitz, 50, of Cedar, was taken from us suddenly on Tuesday, May 8, 2007.
Steve was born on Jan. 1, 1957, in Hancock, to Arthur and Dolores Krellwitz. He grew up in Warren but his heart was in the Upper Peninsula.
Steve went to college at Michigan Tech and became an engineer. While attending College he met Bev Killman, and they were married on Sept. 21, 1985, in Traverse City.
Steve shared his joy of hunting and fishing with his son and his friends. He also enjoyed boating, water skiing and tubing on the lake with his kids and all of their friends.
He formed special bonds with his friends and family, and he was well respected. He had a personality that befriended almost everyone. Steve was devoted to spending time with his son, Cody, and daughter, Jennifer; he was a wonderful father and a true role model for his two children.
Steve was employed as an engineer at Great Lakes Carbon Treatment Inc. of Kalkaska. He will be sincerely missed by all of his co-workers and the friends he made through work.
He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Killman; his children, Cody and Jennifer; father, Arthur Krellwitz of Christmas; his two sisters, Christine (Kevin) Lopez of Traverse City and Catherine Krellwitz of Warren; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Katherine (David) Handke of Wisconsin and Laura Killman of Copemish; nieces and nephews, Christopher and Michelle Handke, Melissa and Sara Killman, Justin, Danielle, and Dylan Lopez, of Traverse City; and his best friend, Todd McCorkle of Traverse City.
Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores; his grandparents; and his brother-in-law, Forrest Killman.
Visitation for Steve will take place on Monday, May 14, 2007, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Traverse City, at 2 p.m. The Pastor Robert Zagore will be officiating the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The Diabetes Association of Michigan.
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
I was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I went to school at MTU with Steve. I was looking up old friends and was stunned to see this news.
Dennis Thompson
April 07, 2022
Bev, Cody & Jen We would like to send you are deepest sypmathy. We have alot of good memorys of Steve our open house up North is one I remember well and I know you have great memorys too. Bev, the slush is waiting just call. If there anything we can do give us a call. Bev, Ryan sends his sympathy too. Thinking of you May God watch over you. Love Bill & Mary
Bill & Mary Woodworth
May 20, 2007 | Traverse Cccity
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cedar Fire and Rescue Dept.
May 18, 2007 | Cedar, MI
Bev, Cody and Jen,
We were so saddened to hear of Steve's accident. We will always remember Steve's smile and warmth he extended to all he met. Please, let us know if there is anything you ever need. I am just a phone call away. God bless you all. Melanie, Bill and Paul Hall
Melanie Hall
May 18, 2007 | Glen Arbor, MI
Bev, Cody and Jenny,
We were so sorry to hear about Steve's accident and death. We always enjoyed seeing him out at the bus stop in the morning as we all waited for the bus. He was so devoted to the kids. We will always remember his smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Know it is little consolation, but we pray that you will have many happy memories of your times with your husband and dad.
Pete and Barb Springsteen, Cal, Charlie, Lily and Grace
Barbara Springsteen
May 15, 2007 | Traverse City, MI
Bev, Jen, Cody,
Thinking of you during this very difficult time, are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you. Theresa, Bobby and Alexis Zywicki
THERESA ZYWICKI
May 15, 2007 | INTERLOCHEN, MI
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Walt and Sandy Grushesky
May 14, 2007 | Traverse City, MI
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tanya Ray
May 14, 2007 | Virginia Beach, VA
Dear Bev, Cody, and Jennifer,
I'm so sorry to hear about the accident. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sharon Scanlon
Sharon Scanlon
May 13, 2007 | Maple City, MI
