Stephen Wiley "Steve" Hauser

Stephen "Steve" Wiley Hauser went to live with his Lord and Savior on July 21, 2021. He was the son of the late Irene and Tom Hauser and graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1966. He attended North Carolina State University, served in the U.S. Navy for four years, including a tour in Vietnam, then attended Western Carolina University and Salem College after serving his country. Hobbies included word puzzles, golf, hunting and fishing. He was a devout member of Christ Reformed Baptist Fellowship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Hauser, and a granddaughter, Sadie Grace Hauser. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Elaine Hauser; sons, Matt (Mary Clark) Hauser, and Daniel (Jessica) Hauser; five grandchildren, who were the love of his life, Madison, Audrey, Thomas, Ella, and William Hauser; a sister, Susan (Jim) Horton; brother, Chuck Hauser; two brothers-in-law, Kemp (Marilynn) Baker, and Jeff (Lisa) Baker; mother-in-law, Dorothy Baker; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at Salem Funeral Home on July 25, with interment at Becks Baptist Church Cemetery with full military rites. Memorials may be made to Christ Reformed Baptist Fellowship, 7911 Ketner Farm Road, Rural Hall, 27045; or the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Attn: Development, 875 North Randolph Street Suite 225, Arlington, VA, 22203. Online condolences may be made through www.salemfh.com.