Steven MEITZEN

1956 - 2022

MEITZEN, Steven Carl CLU was born July 28, 1956, and entered eternal life September 18, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Tracey of 30 years, along with sons, Edward Meitzen (Leticia), Andrew Meitzen, and daughter, Dominique Meitzen; three grandchildren, Zander, Aiden and Analise; brothers-in-law, Tony and Steve Ficarrotta; sister-in-law, Carol along with many nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Carl Meitzen, Margaret Higgins, and sister, Ruth Ann Ross. Steve graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1980 and immediately started working with his father at American Chambers Life Insurance Company in Naperville IL. After Carl's passing in 1997, Steve and Tracey moved back to Tampa. Tampa became his home. He was active in many community organizations, such as: He started the first Virtual Chamber of Commerce. He was past President of the Bay Area Manufacturing Association and became a lifelong member. He started the Tampa Bay Nebraska Alumni Association so he could gather with friends and watch his beloved Huskers. He was past President of the Police Athletic league where he mentored many of the community youths. He was a member of the S.T.E.M program through the Hillsborough County school system, and he was a part of the development of the Tampa Bay Fishing Council to name just a few. Steve's most memorable moments were when he went fishing with his father and friends in Alaska and spending time at April Point. He loved to play poker, fixing ribs for his friends, hanging out in the pool, just enjoying life and the people he met along the way. Steve never met a stranger and valued everyone who crossed his path, everyone was a friend that he considered family. Services will be held on Friday October 14 at 2 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609 with a celebration of Life immediately following at a reception hall there at the church.