Passed away unexpectedly at home on August 10, 2018 at his residence in Appleton at the age of 64. Steve was born on June 1, 1954 in Appleton to Arnold and Florence Hopfensperger. Steve loved classic cars, his cat Petruska, and Beatles music. Steve was an exceptional guitar player and could play chords by listening to them. His pride and joy was his 62’ Chevy Impala Supersport, which he affectionally named “Rita”.
Steve is survived by his loving fiancee’ Lisa Debenack and her family; sisters Nan (Jack) Mayer, Marilyn (Mark) Miller; eight nieces and nephews and 22 great nieces and nephews.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Michael, and a nephew Curt.
A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Steve will be laid to rest privately at a later date.
