"Rip Steve I?m so sorry I never got to spend more time with you all my love your cousin Rosalie (Phillips) Balcitis safe journey cuz ?"
In loving memory of
Stephen Frank Maresch
September 24, 1948 - November 3, 2020
Stephen Frank Maresch, age 72, of Birnamwood, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Born on September 24, 1948, in Janesville, WI a son of the late Robert and Irene (Phillips) Maresch. He married Dorothy Rochelle on March 14, 1977.
He graduated from Janesville High School with the class of 1967.
He served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1990. He received his Associate's Degree from the Air Force Community College and was an electrician. During his 23 year service in the Air Force, he worked in Civil Engineering as was part of Red Horse and Prime Beef.
He is survived by his wife, Jane; a daughter, Chelle (David) Alaniz of Holloman AFB, N.M.; two sons, Robert (Michelle) Maresch of Fort Atkinson and Adam (Mari Val) Maresch of Dayton, Ohio; four grandchildren, Amber and Audrey Alaniz, and Ethan and Sarah Maresch; a brother, Robert Maresch of Florida; a sister, Sandy (Ron) Manthei of Janesville; brother-in-law, Gary Rochelle of Texas; and his former wife, Susan Jean Geffs formerly of Janesville.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Homestead Church, Antigo with Reverend Chris Elflein officiating. Burial will take place on Monday at the Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw, with Military Honors at 2 p.m.
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"Wonder why Ethan and Sarah, Adam's kids weren't mentioned"
"Jane, Chelle, and Family, Please accept our condolences and prayers for your healing. I still remember Steve helping us with David and Chelle's wedding decorations, he was so patient making bows! Sweet man with a big heart, he will be missed. LOVE Rudy and Letty Alaniz "