David C. Steger

David C. Steger, of Antigo, died on December 4, 2024 at his home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 77 years old. He was born on February 1, 1947 in Antigo, a son of the late Steve and Minnie (Kluball) Steger. He married Susan Oesterreich on November 19, 1966 at Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School, class of 1965. He served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1966 to 1973. While in the Guard he lived in Milwaukee where he worked construction. He returned to Antigo and owned the Texaco Service Station and tow-truck service. In 1981 he joined the Langlade County Sheriff Department as a deputy and in 1988 he began his 18 years as the Langlade County Sheriff, retiring in 2006. During his tenure as Sheriff, he was instrumental in building the new jail.
David and Sue owned the Wagon Wheel Supper Club in Kempster and Northstar Lanes in Antigo.
He could fix anything, he was a true "MacGyver". David loved the outdoors, NASCAR, hunting, music, history, poetry, and storytelling. He also loved bowling achieving a 300 game on October 7, 2010.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sue Steger; three daughters, Kelly (Christopher Honzik) Steger of Deerbrook, Brenda Sue (Todd) Mayr and Stephanie Steger; two sons, Matthew (Naomi) Steger and David (Tammy) Steger Jr. all of Antigo; ten grandchildren, Kelsey (Jon Schultz) Honzik, Kasey (Robert Theisen) Honzik, Wilhemina Steger, Jack Steger, Faith (Jasen) Bullock, Josh Steger, Maximus Steger, Leviticus Steger, Noah Nicholson, and Kendal Kickhaver; four great-grandchildren, Christopher, Tula, Cash, Jax and Lula; a sister, Lillian Novak of Deerbrook; three brothers, John (Jean) Steger of Antigo, Earl Steger of Antigo, and Edward (Kathy) Steger of Post Lake; a brother-in-law, Fred (Mary) Oesterreich; and sister-in-law, Rosemary Derrene of Antigo.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katie Jo Honzik, a brother, Clarence (Joanne) Steger; sister, Phyllis (Kenneth) Bastle; brother-in-law, Tony Novak; and sisters-in-law, Bessie Steger and Connie (Pete) Arrowood.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 12 at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. Jarod Fenske officiating. Military Honor will be held at the church following the service. Burial will take place in the Town of Summit Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home and on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
The Langlade County Sheriff's office will provide Honor Guard Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
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The funeral service will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/@peacelutheranministries529/videos