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Steven Drappeaux Obituary

Drappeaux, Steven retired and resident of Cape Coral, FL; born March 21, 1951; died on August 23, 2017. He dealt with crippling rheumatoid arthritis throughout his life and died from liver cancer. Steven is survived by his daughters Wendy Drappeaux Baldwin and Stephanie Drappeaux; grandchildren Emilia (Molly) Baldwin, Melanie (Drappeaux) Fields, Christian, Devon, Kyle, Joselyn, Sophia and Quinten Drappeaux; brothers Paul Drappeaux and Michael Wade; sisters Carla LaMonte and Patricia Ruszkiewicz. He was preceded in death by his father Carl Drappeaux and mother Jeanne Wade, as well as his sister Sandra (Valentine) Yost, and brothers Arden (Buck) Valentine and Gregory Drappeaux. Steven was born in Detroit, MI and attended Lamphere High School in Madison Heights. He worked many years for Fauver and retired to Waterford, MI before moving to Florida. He enjoyed playing guitar with friends, golfing and was an avid Tigers fan. Steven has chosen to donate his body to science in the hope of helping others who also have rheumatoid arthritis. There will not be a funeral service but a memorial service will be planned.

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Published by The Oakland Press from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2017.

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Carla Drappeaux

March 20, 2025

Hi Steve, today you celebrate your birthday with all the angels in Heaven. I love you and thank you forall the good memories carried in my heart. your sister Carla

carla

November 27, 2022

holidays hit hard, I hold you, San, Bucky, and Greg in my heart..til we meetagain...you sister Carla

Roberta Massey

August 20, 2022

My deepest condolences Prayers of comfort for everyone

Sister Carla

August 18, 2022

Stevie, I miss you very much, bit I will remember what you told me,,,I'll see ya later sis. xoxoxoxo

Carla

August 23, 2021

Stevie, I doubt if my heart will ever heal from hearing your voice, or holding you while you were telling me all of the good times we had growing up. After whispering in your ear the last time, you told me see ya later sis. I beleive you. It has been 4 years and yet it's just yesterday. Always in my heart. Forever. I love you honey.

Jack Anderson

August 18, 2021

Stevie, we had a mini Fauver golf outing today with Coop, Hatt and Cyrul. We didn't shoot to well but the beer was cold and that's what really matters, right! We coulda used you buddy! :)

Carla LaMonte

August 18, 2020

Miss you every day Stevie,

Carla

September 25, 2019

I love to listen to your voice every now and then. You always were happy, even though you were in pain most of your life. I will always carry you in my heart,because you were my brother.

Rick Dentry

December 10, 2018

I knew Steve growing up in Madison Heights. Hey Steve this is spider. There was no shortage of excitement with Steve and his brothers . God bless you Steve you had that piercing smile which in turn made you smile back! Signed Rick Dentry

three amigos

Sister, Carla

August 29, 2017

My brother had such a happy spirit. I will always remember how he said "WEEOOH" when telling a joke or something funny. One of the most courageous people I knew, never complaining of pain ever.I choose to rmember how he made me laugh, and how he used to call me kid. I will miss his laughter,and those beautiful crooked wrists and fingers when he pointed >hey sis,look over there" when he wanted me to find something. You are in my heart and mind honey and always will be..

Great times!

Jack and Diana Anderson

August 28, 2017

Wishing the entire Drappeaux family the best. Such a loss but so many wonderful memories!

Lori & Rick Justick

August 28, 2017

My sincere condolences to Steve's family. I knew Steve through Fauver and he was a wonderful and kind man. He always had a smile for everyone and his happiness was contagious!
Rick and I often spoke about the fun times we had with "Stevie D"! Rest in Peace Steve.

Fishing Platte Bay on Lake Michigan

Ron Szeliga

August 27, 2017

My condolences to Steve's family. Steve was a wonderful friend. Although I did not get to see him when he moved to Florida we did talk on occasion. During this last month we had some time to talk a about some great times and shared memories. His laugh and sense of humor will always be remembered.. RIP

Mike Troutman

August 27, 2017

My sincerest condolences to Steve's family and friends. I first met Steve back in July of 1974 when I was hired to work along side him at J.N. Fauver. We became instant friends and recently shared dozens of memories by phone just before he passed. I will miss Steve. In spite of his many medical conditions, no one enjoyed life more than he did.

Rest in Peace My Friend

August 25, 2017

Wendy and Stephanie, you have my deepest condolences. Uncle steve was a wonderful man and will be missed by many.

your cousin
becky yost mifsud

Bob Burr

August 25, 2017

Knew Steve my entire life. He will not only be missed But always remembered. Whether thru childhood or chance meetings thru out life, each encounter was enjoyable. You will not be forgotten. Farewell my friend.
Bob Burr

F. S.

August 25, 2017

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Hosea 13:14

August 25, 2017

My beloved brother, I'll never forget dancing with him at my niece's wedding.

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