Steve Remick

Steve “Stuppo” Remick, age 64, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Monday, May 28, 2018, at Tweeten Health Care in Spring Grove.  His time at Tweeten Health Care was filled with stories, laughter and loving care by family, friends and a wonderful staff.

Steve was born October 12, 1953, to Clarence and Carmona (Engebretson) Remick.  He grew up and attended school in Mabel.  Steve was a truck driver for most of his life, a job he loved.  He was most recently employed by Kruckow Rock Products in Caledonia but was forced to retire in 2014 when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

On June 12, 1997, he married Elizabeth (Rogne) Doely, which officially joined their families into one.  Steve loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and shared his many hobbies and interests with them.  The grandkids loved to spend time with Grandpa, “with no adult supervision.” 

He was a member of the Rochester Astronomy Club and his interest in astronomy led to many hours of study and stargazing.  He was also a member of the Armadillos.  Steve loved music and taught himself to play the guitar “with a little help from his friends.”  He loved nature and being outdoors, watching science and history programs, the Vikings and Twins and, of course, Seinfeld.  Steve had the gift of gab and could talk to anyone about anything.  He made friends wherever he went.

Steve is survived by his wife, Liz of Spring Grove; children and grandchilren: Shanda (Travis) Spiker of Fort Dodge, Iowa, – Bryant, Carson, Dawson, Ashton; Isreal (Taylor) Remick of Stewartville, Minn., – Scarlett; Allen (Lisa) Doely of Spring Grove, – Kayla (Lyle), Ashley (Nathan), Nick (Ruby), Nathan; Dariel (John) McNamara of Perry, Iowa – Levi (Morgan), Austin (Haley), Melissa (Wyatt), Mariah, Amy and Christopher Doely of DeWitt, Iowa – Trey, Darin, Shawn, Shelby, and Elizabeth, plus 12 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by brothers and sisters Colleen (Neil) Rollie of Houston, Tex., Jeff Remick of Houston, Tex., Lori Remick of Spring Grove, and Kevin (Sue) Remick of Blaine, Minn.; sister-in-law Cindy Remick of Decorah; brother-in-law Bill Skaggs of Mabel; an aunt, Geri Worden of Spring Grove; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Carmona, two sisters, Debbie Kenyon and Peggy Skaggs; and a brother Mike.

A memorial gathering will be held from 3-7 p.m. Monday, June 4 at the American Legion in Spring Grove, Minn.  Memorials are preferred.  Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements.