Daniel Stieber

Daniel L. Stieber, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at his residence under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.

Krownenwetter – Daniel Lee Stieber, 64, passed away on April 21, 2022 after a courageous 16 month fight with Pancreatic Cancer at his home under the care of Aspirus Hospice. He was born on April 9, 1958, in Colby WI, the son of Dave and Joyce (Merwin) Stieber. Dan graduated from Adams Friendship High School, Class of 1976.  As a teenager, he enjoyed spending time outside working at Ginter’s Tree Farm and racing on the down hill ski team at Skyline Ski Area in Friendship.  Dan was also part of his High School’s State Champion Men’s Volleyball Team. He was lucky to marry his High School sweetheart, Kathi (Hill) Stieber on September 18, 1976 and they were blessed with four children. Dan worked as the Finance Manager and then Vice President at Grand Marsh StateBank until 1986 when he started his new career as aFinance Manager for Rosemurgy Motors in Wausau, WI. After 2 decades, he continued to work for the Rosemurgy family as a property manager.  Dan and Kathi cherished their summer days on the lake at the family cottage in Phillips, WI.  He also enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and golfing with family and friends throughout his life.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his infant son Daniel Stieber; Father in Law Gary Hill and Brother in Law Robert Batten. Dan is survived by his wife, Kathi (Hill) Stieber, daughter Heather and her husband Brian McKnight, daughter Amie and her husband Jake Kolstad, and son Kevin and his wifeKristin Stieber; three grandchildren, Owen, Isaiah, and Kjerstin McKnight; two sisters Jeanne Batten and Janice Klein; Mother in Law Esther Hill; Brother in Law Scott Hill and wife Kelly, Sister in Law Linda Wormet, Brother in Law Todd Hill and wife Terri, Sister in Law Terri Ashworth and husband Ray, Sister in Law Michelle Hammond and husband Lennie, and Sister in Law Jean McPhail and husband James; and many nieces and nephews. His selfless support for his family, joy for grilling big meals and dry sense of humor will lovingly be remembered.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday May 3rdfrom 2:00pm to 4:00pm with Funeral Service beginning at 4:00pm and dinner to follow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 6205 Alderson St, Weston, WI.  Those who wish to honor Dan in a special way may make gifts in his memory to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. mtoliveweston.org

Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, is assisting the family with arrangements.  To share condolences and memories with the family, please visit www.helke.com.