Obituary: Steven “Steve” Thuecks

Steven “Steve” Thuecks, age 68, of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday July 8, 2025.

Steve was born on June 21, 1957 in Chilton, Wisconsin, son of the late Jerome “Jerry” & Donna (Flynn) Thuecks.  He was a graduate of New Holstein High School, class of 1975.  He went on to further his education by graduating from ACME Institute of Technology. Steve was employed at various places throughout his career, most notably Ariens Co, The Lullaby Shop, Schneider National, and with the PrimeTime Timing family in which he often worked alongside his son, Jamin. 

Steve was a technical wizard who could quickly visualize the inner workings of mechanical objects in order to design or fix them. He could fix anything, from machines to computers, and would often have them running better and with fewer parts than they started with.  He was selfless and would frequently drop anything he was doing to help his family and friends, and the only payment he would accept was a HUG or an upside down german chocolate cake. Family holidays, especially Thanksgiving, involved spreadsheet cooking schedules and perfect execution (especially of his mom’s stuffing recipe), for he truly wanted to create the best experience for his family.  When he wasn’t planning the next event, he could be found tinkering with computers or in the yard, particularly mowing lawn or snow blowing. He also enjoyed driving, often without a direction in mind or a map, going to the family cabin in Hayden, reconnecting with old friends, and spending time with his family.  He loved the years when his kids were young, running road races, having family grill outs, and making the best Sunday malts. Over the last several years, Steve and his sweetheart, Pat, enjoyed the simple joys of life together - going to church, getting haircuts, but most of all, spending time with their families. Steve enjoyed being known as Dad, Grandpa, and Grand“paw” to their dogs - all of whom were his pride and joy.

Steve is survived by his children: Derek (Suzanne) Thuecks of Maryland, Dana (Dave) Jerabek of Winneconne, Jamin (Chelsie) Thuecks of Wisconsin Rapids, Shannon (Matt) Eckert of De Pere, Whitney (Sean) McMonigle of De Pere, grandchildren: Dottie, Gretel, Liesl, Bianca, Boston, Bravery, Jonathon, Jaelyn, Abram, Darren, Lewyn, and Miles; his sweetheart: Pat Kleinhans and her family; his siblings and in-laws: Jeno (Martha) Thuecks, Dave (Leslie) Thuecks, Mike (Marnie) Thuecks, Lisa Cohen, Lori (Greg) Schreiner, Lynda (Todd) Zylka; mother of his children: Deb Thuecks; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents: Jerry and Donna Thuecks; granddaughter: Heidi Laure Jerabek; a brother-in-law: Harley Cohen; maternal grandparents to his children: Ron and Carolyn Garfield; and other relatives.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Pielhop Funeral Home in Brillion.  Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Patrick Schultz.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  The visitation will continue on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. 

Online condolences may be made at www.pielhop.com