Steven James Nygard, 54, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 10, 2005 at his home in Meadowlands. He was born in Duluth Aug. 14, 1950 to Ernest and Helen Nygard. Steve graduated from Proctor High School in 1968. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1968-1972 aboard the USS Joseph Strauss. Steve worked as a grocer for many years at various grocery stores around Duluth. He also co-owned Styles Catering and Barbeque until 2001. Steve's greatest love was his family, spending time with his granddaughters and enjoying the time out in his 'Meadow.' He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest C. Nygard. Steve will be sadly missed by those he leaves behind, his wife of 25 years, Debbie J. Nygard of Meadowlands; daughters, Kimberly A. Nygard of Duluth, Stacy (Darren) White of Italy, Lorri M. Nygard of Duluth, Stephanie J. Nygard of Duluth; granddaughters, Brittany Nicole, Ashleigh Rebecca, Kayley Marie, Alexis Faith, Kendyl Marie; mother, Helen Nygard; sister, Nancy (Rich) Vanneste of Hayward, Wis.; brothers, Tom (Cynthia) Nygard of Appleton, Wis., John (Annette) Nygard of Duluth; and special pal, 'Lady.' MEMORIAL SERVICE:2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel, 4100 Grand Avenue in Duluth. Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 218-624-5200.
This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.
I JUST HEARD ABOUT STEVES PASSING TODAY, THROUGH AN OLD EMPLOYEE THAT I ONCE WORKED WITH AT AVENUE MARKET ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO. HE RELAYED THE SAD NEWS.STEVE WAS A FAIR MAN AS WELL AS A GOOD BOSS.I REALLY ENJOYED WORKING WITH HIM AND HIS WIFE.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS ENTIRE FAMILY.HE'LL BE SADLY MISSED .
cannon crombie
May 13, 2008 | Virginia, MN
Thanks everyone for signing the guestbook. To this day I still miss my dad very much. You are always in my thoughts daddy. Love Always, Kim
Kimberly Nygard
March 28, 2008 | Williamsport, PA
Hi Daddy, I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday today. You are 56!! I have been having a hard time with you not being here in person, but I know you are here with me in spirit. I love you daddy. Thank you for watching over Ashleigh yesterday and our trip to the ER was ok news. It could have been alot worse. I love you and will write soon. Mouse
Mouse
August 14, 2006 | Sig, Italy
Daddy, Well it has been a long year and I have wanted to call you, I don't know how many time's, but then I just go outside and look up at the sky and start crying. Kendyl has gotten so big, as you know and still says "papa" which I know she has talked to you a million times, especially in her dreams,. Brittany and Ashleigh are spoiled as ever and still have a hard time when they look at your pictures or Ashleigh is having a bad night, she wants and misses you. I have not talked to the...
Stacy White
August 10, 2006 | Italy
Daddy, I don't know what to say except that it seems to be getting harder everyday instead of easier.. I love you so much... I am so thankful that I got to see you and to stay with you while I was home, but it was the hardest thing to leave you there when we left. Please just remember always that I love you and you are with me every minute of every day. I LOVE YOU DADDY
Mouse
September 18, 2005 | Sig, Italy
It has been a month and it is not getting any easier. I will do my best to take care of your daughter along with Brittany, Ashleigh and Kendyl. Just to let you know we spent the remainder of our time at your house in the meadow untill we had to return to Italy. This time was the hardest to leave. All of your little (pigtails) were playing on the trampoline. Ashleigh drove the 4-wheeler a little to close to your toilet on the driveway because she wanted to touch your flower pot. Brittany...
Darren White
September 12, 2005 | Sigonella, Italy
Linda and I are very sorry to hear of Steve's death. We were neighbors growing up at Pike Lake. Our sympathy to the family
Judy and Linda McArthur
September 02, 2005 | LaCrosse, WI
I just wanted to thank everyone that has signed this guest book, for all of your thoughts and prayers. I miss my Dad terribly, and it helps to know that he was cared about by so many others. DAD.. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH....
Lorri Nygard
September 01, 2005 | Duluth, MN
Our deepest sympathy to the Nygard family. You are in our prayers.
Gary & Sandy Groleau
August 23, 2005 | Gladstone, MI
