James Henry Steege

I am sad to announce the death of my loving husband, dad, papa and great grandpapa James '"Jim" Henry Steege, 72, of Hillsdale, WY. He was born to Betty and Martin Steege of Burns WY in Cheyenne WY on September 16, 1951, and was raised north of Burns. He graduated from Burns High School in 1970 as Salutatorian. He served in the Wyoming Army National Guard for 6 years (1971-to 1977), and married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life Esther Martinez, July 9, 1972, and were married for almost 52 years. Jim was a journeyman electrician for Walden Electric for 10 years. Jim and Esther owned Pole Valley Construction. Jim was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. They built their house from the ground up. He enjoyed riding his Haley Davidson motorcycle side by side with his wife. He enjoyed gardening, leather work, woodworking and anything outdoors. He had a great sense of humor.

James is survived by his wife Esther; son Luke and his wife (Kerry Benzen) of Victor Montana; adopted daughter Rebecca Shepherd of Reno Nevada; Grandson Cody and wife (Kebra Kalstrom) Swanson-Steege of Katy, Texas; granddaughter Harley and husband (Cory) Lemaster of Carpenter, WY; Grandsons Charlie and CJ Shepherd of Sheridan WY; great grandchildren Waylon and Emersyn Swanson­ Steege; sister Ruth and her husband (Norm) Manners of Cheyenne WY; and brother Dave and wife (Branda) Steege of North Burns, WY.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Betty and Martin Steege

A graveside service will be held on Sunday May 26, 2024, at the Hillsdale Cemetery off county road 142 in Hillsdale WY at 1:00 p.m. A potluck Celebration of Life dinner will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Burns Plex, 315 South Main Street, southeast entrance of North Building in Burns, WY.

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Who is this Man?

Whose beard is snowy white, He's up with the first sign of sunlight.
He drives a hailed tan van and rides a black Harley Davidson.
He has a sexy stride.
His starry blue eyes are quite a sight.
He looks great in leather;
I'll have to tickle him with a feather! I'll hold on to him with all my might!
I love the touch of his gentle hand my very handsome man.
His Love makes me feel as if I could fly.
I love him more than the millions of stars in the night sky.


Who is this man I'll let you know...

He's supportive, loving, caring, kind and my protector.
He's all mine, He's a perfectionist to a degree. He's everything to me There's a lot I can say about My Man.

Who is this man I talk about You Honey, My Biker Jim, there is a lot to be told, so again I'll let you know, I love you!
He loves and cares deeply for his children, grandchildren and now great grandchildren.


I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL


"Just me, your wife"