Steven Michael Bemis Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Steven Michael Bemis of Dubuque, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Steven Michael left this world on December 4, 2024 at the age of 73, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Bemis and Rita Bemis (Wagner); his parents-in-law, Lester and Helen Backes; and his siblings-in-law, Bob Eigenberger and Marian Backes.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Bemis of Dubuque; his children, Erin Plencner (Bill) of Woodridge, IL, Carrie Heinen (Andy) of Plainfield, IL, Seth Bemis (Whitney DeVilbiss) of Cedar Falls, IA and Lauren Klein (Adam) of Dubuque; his grandchildren, Harrison, Ella, Carter, Quinn, Nora, Hal, Jace, Leo and Lucy; his siblings, Mary Eigenberger of Dubuque, Pam Baal of Dubuque, Terry Bemis (Justine) of Dubuque, Christine Rogers (Tom) of Dubuque, Tim Bemis (Amy) of Des Moines, IA, Theresa Erschen of Apache Junction, AZ, Linda Dugan (Tyler) of Madison, WI, Harry Bemis, III (Jenny) of Davenport, IA and Dan Bemis of Davenport, IA; and his siblings-in-law, Sharon Pierson of Dubuque, Joanie Backes of Dubuque, Ron Backes of Guttenberg, IA, Carol Brylski of Dubuque, Gary Backes of Dubuque and Laura Backes of Dubuque. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Monday, December 9th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory (3860 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 at 1:30 PM at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church (1240 Rush St, Dubuque, IA 52003).

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.