Steven Lee Ferk

Steven Lee Ferk obituary

Steven Lee Ferk

Steven Ferk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Services - Plymouth on Aug. 8, 2025.

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Steven Lee Ferk, age 75, of Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Steve was born on September 26, 1949 to the late Edward and Leona (Wagner) Ferk. He graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School and furthered his education earning an associate's degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College. Steve served his country in the United States Navy serving from 1970-1974. On April 3, 1972 he married the former Susan Beay. Steve worked as a postal clerk in Milwaukee for 35 years. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Brewers, Bucks, and Packers.

Steve is survived by his wife: Sue Ferk; son: Jeff (Lindsay) Ferk; daughter-in-law: Anna Ferk; grandchildren: Madison, Allison, Nolan, and Naomi; sisters: Judy (Pat) Knurowski and Jeanne Shaw; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Linda (Jerry) Peterson, Kathy (Scott) Zuelhke, Bill (Betty) Beay, Nancy Beay, Mary Dicken, Tom (Sue) Beay, Richard Beay, and Patricia (Mike) Clark. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Steve is preceded in death by his son: Ken Ferk; parents: Edward and Leona Ferk; parents-in-law: Leo and Audrey Beay; brother-in-law: Bill Dicken.

Per Steve's wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefuneralhomes.com

Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Wittkopp location, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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