Steven A. Wacha
April 12, 1954 ~ April 24, 2013
Steve Wacha, age 59 of North Branch, died on April 24, 2013. A visitation will be held Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 2-6 PM. A Celebration of Steves Life will be Monday, April 29th at 11 AM with a gathering of family and friends from 10 AM until the time of service at Roberts Family Funeral Home. Steve is survived by his wife, Lori; children, Jonathon (Stephanie) Wacha, Kacey Rae Fuller and Conner James Fuller; his grandson, Noah Steven Wacha; his brother, Gerald (Bernice Mensah) Wacha; many other friends and relatives. A Letter from Lori: My Dearest Steve, We have been blessed in so many ways; we have three wonderful children, Jon (Stehanie), Kacey and Conner. We were blessed with the birth of our first grandson Noah Steven in May of 2012 and Oh how you loved to brag about his middle name. We have been blessed with your brother Gerry who married the love of his life Bernice in Jamaica just a few months ago. You were a great brother-in-law to Nick and Larry. We had wonderful parents, Joan and Arnold Wacha and Ray and Ronnie Fuller, who were always interested in our lives. I know your parents and my dad are eager for you to join them in heaven along with your beautiful son, Jeffrey, who was taken away from you as an infant. We have been able to watch our children grow into incredible people, we watched Jon marry his love Stephanie, we watched Kacey grow into a beautiful young woman and go off to college. You have taught and helped Conner become the man he will be some day. You didnt get as much time as you needed with Noah Steven but I will be there for him whenever needed and I will teach him about his awesome Grandpa Steve. We will tell stories about your childhood in the bakery with your parents, your time in the United States Coast Guard, waking up at 3 a.m. to dash off to a fire call while serving on the Brooklyn Center Fire Department, and all those memories from your days working at the Department of Corrections. I remember you telling someone once, I met my wife in prison, they didnt understand we both worked there, and didnt see the humor but I sure laughed. All the guys can tell stories about your Special Operations Response Team adventures, teaching Chemical Agents and Shot Gun training, and just being a great squad Lieutenant. The guys at the Isanti Police Department as well as the Pine County Sherriffs Department will talk about your quick wit and dedication to the job. I will miss you teaching me about the ships that came into Duluth along with the rich history of our country, our many adventures of just jumping in the car for a ride and driving to unknown destinations. Most of all I will miss waking up next to the man of my dreams every day. What I cherished most about our time together as husband and wife is the honesty, love and strength you always showed me. I will Love and miss you every day with all my heart. Your Loving Wife, Lori
I served in the U.S. Coast Guard with Steve in Sturgeon Bay, WI. I remember him as dedicated and hard working with a great sense of humor.. I am sure he is missed by everyone who knew him. I’m only now learning of his passing. My most sincere condolences to his family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Steve was a wonderful man. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
I had a great deal of respect for Steve. He was a good firefighter and a good man. He will most assuredly be missed.
Lori…I am so sorry about your loss. Steve was always a nice person to Pat and I. My thought and prayers are with you.
Steve was a good firefighter, always there to help out in the time of need. Most of all he was a good person, and a good friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
My thoughts & prayer are you Lori & family. Steve was a very fun person and as far as work goes, a very good LT. Sgt. Gust Sarrack
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the recent loss of your dear loved one. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the God of comfort be with you in this time of sorrow. May these words bring you hope, “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4) This promise will be fulfilled one day, until then, may all your memories sustain you in the days to come.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Steve. It was an honor to serve with Steve on the Brooklyn Center Fire Dept. as well as work with him at the Brooklyn Center American Legion Post 630. As commander of the Legion, he and many others put in countless hours to put Post 630 on the map. Rest easy, Steve, you will be missed greatly.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Steve’s military service to our nation.
Steve was always joking, having fun and making light of things; and yet he could be quite serious when the situation called for it. He was a source of great knowledge. But for me I will remember most his kindness, and personality. Steve was a great Lieutenant, but for me personally he was an even better guy.
Steve was a great friend and co-worker. Easy to work with and fun to be with. Had some great times camping at the river, hunting at the shack up north, training dogs, going to training for work, even sniper camp. Thanks for the memories my friend.
I never got to meet Steve, but I know his wife Lori from the DOC St. Paul office. I’m sure he was a very likeable and approachable guy because Lori sure is. I have so much respect for people working in our prisons today. May he rest in peace.
I will remember Steve as a no non-sense kind of guy. He told you it like it was. You always knew where you stood with him. Just an all around good guy who dedicated his life to community service. More than that a great sense of humor and a wonderful source of knowledge. Rest Easy Lieutenant.
I remember Steve as being very genuine and approachable both on and off the job. It was a pleasure and a privilege having served the people of the Great State of Minnesota with him.
I will always remember Steve as being one of the “Best Lieutenants ” in the Dept. of Corrections I had the privilege to have worked with.