In Memory Of
Donald J. Stevens
1943
2021
Donald J. Stevens
October 14, 1943 — August 28, 2021
Donald J. Stevens, 77, of Watersmeet, beloved husband of 46 years to Sandra (Graff) Stevens, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Marquette General Hospital.
Don was born on October 14, 1943 in a log home in Watersmeet, MI son of the late Ray and Eleanor Stevens. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, MI and then enlisted in the U.S. Army serving as a Sergeant in Artillery in Vietnam. He married Sandy on March 29, 1975 and they together raised their three sons, and later their two grandchildren following the tragic death of their son Kevin. Don was a Logger by trade his entire career working for a few different companies, including owning and operating Stevens & Son Logging with his son Kevin. He was an active member of the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, mowing the lawn, cutting wood, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Sandra, and two sons, Green Bay City Council Member, Craig Stevens and Brian Stevens both of Green Bay. Two grandchildren: Officer Kevin Stevens GBPD, and Breanna (Randy) Erickson of Ironwood, Great Grandson, Carter Stevens-Johnson. Along with several in-laws, including Sister-In-Law, Barbara (Robert) Ratliff along with other extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his son, Kevin Stevens.
Visitation will be on Saturday, September 4th from 1 PM - 2 PM at Watersmeet Bible Church, 23640 US-2, Watersmeet, MI 49969 a funeral service will follow at 2 PM in the church. Interment with full military honors will follow at Watersmeet Township Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the burial at the Watersmeet Bible Church. Newcomer Cremations Funerals & Receptions of Green Bay has been entrusted with arrangements.
Don was born on October 14, 1943 in a log home in Watersmeet, MI son of the late Ray and Eleanor Stevens. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, MI and then enlisted in the U.S. Army serving as a Sergeant in Artillery in Vietnam. He married Sandy on March 29, 1975 and they together raised their three sons, and later their two grandchildren following the tragic death of their son Kevin. Don was a Logger by trade his entire career working for a few different companies, including owning and operating Stevens & Son Logging with his son Kevin. He was an active member of the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, mowing the lawn, cutting wood, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Sandra, and two sons, Green Bay City Council Member, Craig Stevens and Brian Stevens both of Green Bay. Two grandchildren: Officer Kevin Stevens GBPD, and Breanna (Randy) Erickson of Ironwood, Great Grandson, Carter Stevens-Johnson. Along with several in-laws, including Sister-In-Law, Barbara (Robert) Ratliff along with other extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his son, Kevin Stevens.
Visitation will be on Saturday, September 4th from 1 PM - 2 PM at Watersmeet Bible Church, 23640 US-2, Watersmeet, MI 49969 a funeral service will follow at 2 PM in the church. Interment with full military honors will follow at Watersmeet Township Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the burial at the Watersmeet Bible Church. Newcomer Cremations Funerals & Receptions of Green Bay has been entrusted with arrangements.
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