Steve PAQUETTE

Age 69, of Stillwater, MN Passed away on April 20, 2022 after a heart attack. Steve was born on January 29, 1953 to Bob and Joyce Paquette in Norfolk, Virginia. After graduating from Wayzata High School in 1971, Steve went on to study Chemical Engineering at Arizona State. After graduation, Steve landed his first job as a Product Engineer for 3M. This started his 38 year career with the Automotive Division of 3M. Anyone who knew Steve knew he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Steve was preceded in death by parents Joyce and Bob Paquette, and is survived by wife Susan Paquette, daughter Kara (Justin) Willhoite, and son Eric (Vanessa) Paquette. He also leaves five grandchildren, Makenna, Madison and Hazel Willhoite, and Silas and Cohen Paquette, and siblings Kathy (Tom) Mitchell and Suzanne (Paul) Walther. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 2:00 PM at CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL, 611 South 3rd Street, Stillwater with visitation one hour prior to the Mass at the church. The family asks that charitable donations be made to The Kabuki Syndrome Foundation in honor of Steve Paquette. Madison, one of Steve's five grandchildren, has this syndrome and his wishes would be to further support others who are affected by the same condition. https://www.kabukisyndromefounda tion.org/ 651-439-5511