STEVE LAVERE "POPS" ALTON

1956 - 2022

STEVE LAVERE "POPS" ALTON January 19, 1956 - December 28, 2022 Medford, WI - STEVE "POPS' ALTON, beloved husband of Mary Brenton Alton, passed away in the family home surrounded by his loved ones on December 28th, 2022. Born to Dale and Patricia Alton on January 19th, 1956, in La Crosse, WI. In his younger years he lived in Burlington, Wilton, French Island, and Ferryville, WI. He found the love of the outdoors, farming, fishing, and hunting. He was an accomplished athlete in football and basketball at De Soto High School. After graduation he married Virginia Boardman and had two beautiful daughters (later divorcing). He started his career as a Machinist with Machine Products of La Crosse. This experience took him to Brunner Manufacturing of Mauston and then onto Generac Power Systems of Whitewater in 1998. This is where he met the love of his life Mary Brenton along with two beautiful girls. After 23 years of service Steve retired as a Quality Control Inspector in Jefferson. In his retirement he and Mary moved to Medford into the home of their daughter, Kelcie and family. He had the pleasure to spend time "up north" at DuFours Campground surrounded by family, cards, and conversation. He lived a full life and will be missed. Survivors include his wife, Mary; siblings: Jackie Pettera, Danny (Lori) Alton, Reese (Tony) Brenengen. Blended family of children: Lyndell (Rick) Stuessel, Lacey (Brian) Hein, Alison Ulrich, Kelcie (Crandel) Weissmiller. Along with a large extended and loving family. Steve was preceded in death by his father Dale Alton and brother Jefferey D. Alton. Visitation will be on January 6th from 4:30-5:30 pm at the Holy Rosary Parish Medford, WI. Service to follow at 5:30 pm presided by Father Patrick. A light dinner to follow at BS Bar: W4782 Hwy 64, Medford. A Celebration of Life will also be held at the Holmen American Legion on Saturday, January 28th from 3:00-7:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family would ask that you consider donating to the National Kidney Foundation or the Holy Rosary School of Medford.