Steven “Steve” John Ness

Steven “Steve” John Ness, 73, Holcombe, passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at home.

Steve was born May 1, 1948, to Clayton and Shirley Ness, in Chippewa Falls.

He was a graduate of Lake Holcombe High School in 1966.

Steve served for the United States Army and was honorably discharged July 22, 1977.

He married Diane Jamiola Nov. 9, 1985, at Paradise Shores Hall.

Steve spent many years driving courier routes for Bentley Couriers, Gold Cross Courier Service. He also drove truck for Rands Trucking in Ladysmith, for 15 years, and retired from GRS in Chippewa Falls, last year.

He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and his grandchildren.

Steve also had a passion for classic cars, and enjoyed visiting car shows and swap meets. When at home, he enjoyed going to Friday fish fries and watching old Westerns.

He is survived by his wife – Diane Ness; his children – Sarah (Eric) Tremblay, Hawkins, and Edward (Nicole) Rygiel, Elk Mound; grandchildren – Keira, Joslyn and Axel Tremblay, and Collin, Noah and Alexander Rygiel; a brother – Mike (Chris) Ness of Colfax; nieces – Michele (Brian) Schrupp and Reva (Willy) Wunder; a sister-in-law – Darlene (Jeff) Bourget, Stanley; nephew – Jason (Liza) Bourget; niece – Cassandra Bourget; a brother-in-law – Don (Jean) Jamiola, Villa Park, Ill.; nephews – Don (Robin) Jamiola Jr., and Kevin (Karen) Jamiola; and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter – Ellie Tremblay; and a nephew Aaron Bourget.

A private family visitation service was held. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch to follow at the Lake Holcombe Lions Club Hall, 27999 Cty. Hwy. M.

Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at bortonleiserfuneralhome. com.