Steven B. Langfeldt, 65, of Beaver Dam died unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2015.
A visitation for Steven will be held on Monday, September 14, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, N7199 N. Crystal Lake Road, Beaver Dam and on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 700 E. Mill Street, Beaver Dam. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Mary Mail officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
Steven Bruce was born on May 6, 1950 the son of Max and Frances (Rueth) Langfeldt in Loyal, Wisconsin. As a young boy, Steve and his brothers worked with their father in his business, Max Langfeldt and Sons Contractors. He was a 1968 graduate of Loyal High School. He had been employed as a Deputy with Clark County Sherriff Department. For many years, he had been an insurance claims adjuster working for a variety of different businesses and later owning and operating Langfeldt Claim Service.
On September 16, 1995, he was united in marriage to Jody Hayward Tuel at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where he was a member and had served as a junior warden. Steve was an avid Packer and Brewers fan, he enjoyed boating, woodworking and collecting Santa Clauses. He was involved with the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre. Steve always looked forward to meeting up with the “Crew” for morning coffee. He loved all his children and adored his grandchildren. In his younger years, he enjoyed photography, sightseeing, and traveling. Throughout his life, he shared his humor and teasing with those he loved.
Steve was a man of high integrity and a workaholic. Helping others came naturally and was part of the fabric of who he was. He was always someone who could be counted on to help others. One of the last things Steve did on Friday morning, was come to the aid of the bus driver and students on the bus that went off the road. Steve’s heart was full of love and kindness throughout his life and encompassed the man he was.
Steve is survived by his wife of 20 years Jody; his daughter Ramonna (Shawn) Zawacki and their children Akiya, Luikai, and Maxwell of Neenah; his son Benjamen (Jennifer) Langfeldt and their children Olivia, Corbin, Delilah, Eli, and Scarlett of Fond du Lac; step children: Megan (Joe) Moquin of Appleton, Brian Tuel of Milwaukee and Nathan Phillips of Appleton; his sisters and brothers: Lois (Tom) Wirkus, Joann Oestrich, Alan (Barb) Langfeldt, Herb (Donna) Langfeldt, Dan (Karlene) Langfeldt and Bonnie Bender; his brother-in-law Norman (Jane) Polasek and his former wife Toni Rodello. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepdaughter Jennifer Langfeldt, sister Helen Polasek and his sister Diane in infancy, his brother and sister-in-law: Robert (Darlene) Langfeldt, brother-in-law Don Oestrich and his mother and father-in-law: Patricia and Burt Hayward and his faithful companion and best friend R. B.
Memorial donations in Steve’s name may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church or to the Beaver Dam Area Community Theater.
Koepsell-Murray Funeral and Cremation Services, N7199 N. Crystal Lake Rd., Beaver Dam is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com
