Steven John Tolzman, 62, of New Richmond, WI, passed away on August 3, 2013, at his home surround by his wife, children and grandchildren after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Steve was born in Amery, WI, on July 13, 1951, to William and Clara Tolzman. He graduated from Unity High School in 1970. Steve was married to Janelle Graese on August 26, 1972; they were married almost 41 wonderful years and blessed with 5 children.
Steve retired in 2006 from Andersen Windows after 34 years of employment. He spent much of his free time with his 13 grandchildren. Some of the hobbies he enjoyed included woodworking, snowmobiling, four wheeling, traveling and deer hunting. But his true passion was bear hunting at the cabin in the Dairyland area with his family and friends. He was also actively involved in the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association and the Cozy Corner Trail Snow & ATV Club as trail boss and also club rep for the Northwest Trails Club of Douglas County.
Steve is survived by his wife, Janelle; 5 children, Chad (Denae) Tolzman, Jeremy Tolzman, Jamie Tolzman, Kari (Burt) Kulzer, Joy (Erv) Schauer; 13 grandchildren, Mahriyah, Kaci, Kaylee, and Grace Tolzman, Brooklyn and Brenden Tolzman, Abby and Morgan Tolzman, Reece and Riehle Kulzer, EJ, Jordan, and Jake Schauer; 5 siblings, Myrtle Peterson, Lois (Skip) Anderson, William "Bill" (Marlene) Tolzman, Gloria Knutson, Linda (Ed) Flanum; 1 sister-in-law, Barbara Tolzman; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents, William and Clara Tolzman; siblings, Alice Knutson, Larry Tolzman, Joyce Constant and Donavon Tolzman.
A visitation will be held from 4 – 8 pm, Wednesday, August 7th at Williamson – White Funeral Home in Amery, WI and 1 hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser, WI.