Tina Grunow
November 19, 2024
Vicki, I’m so very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.
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Stephen “Steve” Franzen, 72, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Steve was born in Sheboygan to the late Sylvester and Retha (Wade) Franzen on February 10, 1952. Steve was united in marriage to Vicki Poleski on September 17, 1977 at Ebenezer UCC in Sheboygan. Steve was employed at Poly Vinyl for many years. He loved his cats Lola and Frankie, camping, campfires, and he enjoyed hiking, working around the house and woodworking. Steve was a member of Word of Grace in Sheboygan Falls.
Steve is survived by his wife Vicki; daughter Trish (Eric) Steffen; grandchildren Collin and Johanna Steffen; brother Mike Franzen; special bothers Al Kuester and Joe Fritsch.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Jason; in-laws Frank and Patricia Poleski; three sisters Juanita, Sherry and Helen; brother Russel Franzen.
A graveside service will take place on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Wildwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Humane Society of Sheboygan County in Steve’s name.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses at the ICU at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital.
Cemetery
Date: Friday Nov 8, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Wildwood Cemetery [map]
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Kelly Tumeo
November 7, 2024
Thankful for the life and legacy of this very loved and amazing man! You are in our thoughts and prayers! You keep his spirit alive ❤️
Barbara Hinze
November 7, 2024
Dear Vicky & Trisha, please accept my heartfelt condolences in your loss. 🙏🙏❤️🤗
Jackie Freitag
November 4, 2024
My sympathies to you and your family
Randy Platz
November 2, 2024
My deepest sympathies to Steve's wife Vicki, daughter/son-in-law and grandchildren as well as his brother Mike. I worked with Steve for many years at Poly Vinyl and enjoyed working with him. He was one of the good ones that I looked up to with his work ethic, positive attitude and always willing to help people out. I enjoyed having a couple drinks with him a few times as well. Sending hugs.
Take care and God bless.
Randy Platz