Steven Jon Thein

Steven Jon Thein obituary, Chetek, WI

Steven Jon Thein

Steven Thein Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 5, 2025.
Chetek,WI - Steven J Thein, age 74, died following a long illness on June 17, 2025. He is survived by his wife Coral Thein and his step children, Chetek, WI.

He is also survived by his children Christopher Thein (Stacia), Cassie Schmalz (Ben), Chelsea Martinez (Roberto), by his sisters, Sandra (Jim Schmidt), Janis and Sherry Thein, by his grandchildren Nathan and Nicolas Thein, Zack and Katelyn Schmalz and Tahlia, Mateo and Gianna Martinez and Great grandson Harlin Thein.

Special friends Lynn Schumacher, Pete Colbert and Shawn Mahoney.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Edward and Ruth and brother Kurt.

He was a 1969 graduate of Appleton West. He worked as a lineman for Michels Power where he retired as superintendent.

A celebration of life will be held on August 9th at the 10th Frame 618 W Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI from 2 to 5pm.

Steve loved trees. In his memory a tree will be planted in Pierce Park and in a forest where needed. Details will be at the celebration of life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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