Steven "Steve" L. Gale age 66, of Amery, Wisconsin (formerly of Afton, Andover, and Dayton,MN) passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Steve was born on August 27, 1950 to Lloyd and Lois (Johnson) Gale in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended and graduated from Patrick Henry High School where he met his High School sweetheart Linda Augustson. He took her on their first date on December 23, 1967 and on September 5, 1970 they were married. He graduated in 1972 from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's Degree. In his leisure time he loved spending time with friends and family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and swimming and was an avid sports fan. His faith was deep though quietly lived. Friends and Family often called Steve to ask for respected advice on many subjects. Steve enjoyed traveling with his wife and they frequently found time to go antiquing.

Steve is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda; 2 sons, Ryan (Ann) Gale and Jonathan Gale; a daughter, Alicia Gale (Brit Elmore); grandchildren, Maija, Chloe and Kolton; 2 brothers, Douglas (Karen) Gale and Roger (Vicki) Gale; 2 sisters, Darlene (Craig) Spencer and Sandy (Al) Gaines as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts & an Uncle. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the Revive Church (formerly Brooklyn Park Evangelical Free Church) in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 7849 W. Broadway Avenue. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. A lunch will be served at the Revive Church following the service and prior to the interment. Interment will take place following the service at the Bethlehem Cemetery in Aitkin, Minnesota.