Steve Deters was born March 17, 1943, in Caledonia, Minn. He passed away on March 31, 2023, at home in Foley.
Steve is survived by his wife Melanie, sons Andrew and Benjamin, daughters Karen Sanchez and Lisa Wheeler, brothers Terry, Tom, John and Mark and sister Ruth Mazurka; eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Olga and Arvid Deters and brother Dale “Toby.”
Steve served in the Air Force for four years and that is where he started his aircraft mechanic career. He retired from Northwest Airlines after 35 years and eventually settled in Foley, Ala., to enjoy the beach and sun in his retirement. He is missed by all who knew him. A celebration of life will be held April 21 at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Gulf Shores, Ala.